Technical Brief: Gender Equality and Disability Inclusion in Nigeria (2026)

This brief highlights Save the Children Nigeria’s work to advance gender equality and disability inclusion through gender-transformative and inclusive programming. Key approaches include building gender networks, empowering adolescents, promoting menstrual hygiene management, engaging community change agents, preventing gender-based violence, strengthening women’s economic empowerment, and improving access to inclusive education and services for children with disabilities. Working with government institutions, communities, civil society and organisations of persons with disabilities, Save the Children addresses discriminatory norms and systemic barriers to ensure that children and adolescents can participate, learn and thrive equitably