The Sauri Growth Initiative for Women and Youth with Disabilities has held a two-day workshop on climate action in Nigeria.
The workshop focused on the inclusion of women and youth with disabilities in climate adaptation and disaster risk management.
The programme was titled “Integrating the Voices and Needs of Women and Youth with Disabilities in Climate Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management in Nigeria.”
The workshop brought together stakeholders and participants to discuss climate-related challenges.
Participants examined the risks that women and youth with disabilities face during emergencies and disasters.
The organisers urged stakeholders to include persons with disabilities in climate planning and disaster management.
They also called for policies that address the needs of vulnerable groups.
The initiative forms part of the organisation’s advocacy efforts.
It seeks to ensure that people with disabilities take part in decisions that affect their lives.
Participants also discussed the need for accessible climate adaptation programmes.
They stressed that persons with disabilities should have a voice in developing these programmes.
The Sauri Growth Initiative is a youth-led Nigerian non-governmental organisation.
It focuses on empowering women and young people with disabilities.
The organisation uses advocacy, training and community engagement to promote inclusion.
It also works to create equal opportunities for people with disabilities.
The organisers said climate change continues to increase risks for vulnerable communities.
They called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, civil society groups and communities.
They also urged stakeholders to consider the experiences of women and youth with disabilities when developing climate and disaster management policies.
