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The Global Forum on the Leadership of Women with Disabilities (GFLWD) is a pioneering platform dedicated to empowering women and girls with disabilities worldwide. The Forum provides an inclusive space for key stakeholders to develop practical solutions that advance the rights, agency, and leadership of women with disabilities. Through inter-regional coordination, advocacy, and cross-sector partnerships, GFLWD fosters the social, political, and economic empowerment of women with disabilities as active agents of change.
Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), GFLWD supports the international community by facilitating knowledge-sharing, policy influence, and inclusive decision-making. The Forum connects grassroots leaders with global institutions, ensuring that women with disabilities are integral to the global development agenda.
A world where women and girls with disabilities have equal opportunities, rights, and access to leadership, ensuring their full participation in shaping inclusive and sustainable societies.
To enhance the leadership and empowerment of women with disabilities by building a global movement that promotes their rights, amplifies their voices, and influences policies through advocacy, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships.
We operate through a participatory and transparent governance framework:
A global body of women leaders with disabilities serving as regional and sub-regional focal points, guiding strategic direction and ensuring representation.
Composed of founding international partners who support partnership development, resource mobilization, and institutional strengthening.
