A global platform advancing leadership, policy influence, partnerships, and disability-inclusive development through the meaningful participation of women with disabilities.
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.
Amplifying the Leadership and Voices of Women with Disabilities for an Inclusive and
Equitable World.
Aligning national laws with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) to ensure legal protection for women.
Equipping women and girls with disabilities with the diplomatic and professional skills needed to hold high-level governance positions.
Distributing micro-grants and resources to launch disability-led startups and independent businesses worldwide.
We are the Global Forum on the Leadership of Women with Disabilities (GFLWD). We don’t just advocate for a seat at the table—we are building a new table where leadership is defined by inclusion, agency, and intersectional rights.
Moving beyond basic aid to facilitate true financial independence through entrepreneurship and inclusive global trade participation.
Integrating disability rights into international foreign policy and ensuring our leaders are represented in every global summit and UN delegation.
Integrating disability rights into international foreign policy and ensuring our leaders are represented in every global summit and UN delegation.
Cultivating the next generation of advocates through specialized leadership academies and inclusive educational reform.
We advocate for the full implementation of the CRPD, ensuring that the unique perspectives of women and girls with disabilities are integrated into international human rights frameworks and national policies.
Training the next generation of women leaders to take their seats at the table—from local councils to global governing bodies—ensuring “nothing about us, without us.”
Empowering women with disabilities through entrepreneurship training, financial literacy, and career mentorship to foster independence and sustainable economic growth.
Addressing the intersectional challenges of disability and mental health by creating safe spaces for healing, peer support, and advocacy for accessible psychological services.
