BEYOND THE OBSTACLE. WOMEN WHO ARE CHANGING AFRICA

In collaboration with CBM Italia

Filippa Lägerback, television presenter; Massimo Maggio, Director of CBM Italia ETS; Olive Namutebi, activist for the inclusion of people with disabilities, Founder and Executive Director of Albinism Umbrella; Francesca Romana Trisciuzzi, Disability Focal Point, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation. Moderated by Exaucee Ngoma Mbenza, presenter, content creator and podcaster

There is an Africa that all too often remains invisible: that of millions of women with disabilities who face barriers, discrimination and inequality every day. But there is also an Africa that is changing, where people’s courage and determination are matched by concrete opportunities for inclusion, access to rights and participation. The event, organised by CBM Italia, tells stories of change through the voices of activists, advocates and key figures in international cooperation. A dialogue that focuses on the right to education, work and healthcare, demonstrating how inclusive pathways and targeted investments can transform the lives of women with disabilities and bring benefits to entire communities.