Kenya Network of Women and Girls with Disabilities

Mildred stands by a banner   The first ever Africa Climate Summit is ongoing in Nairobi, Kenya and indeed an opportune moment to also consider what the disability space is within this hugely important summit. “Accessibility, accreditation and issuance of badges were major barriers for participation of persons with disabilities in the Summit,”  said Mildred Omino who thankfully managed to access the event and attended a side event on Women and Girls leading Climate  Action (albeit late because of accessibility challenges!). “I had received my invitation letter and I knew everything was set for me to attend the event,” said Elizabeth Ombati. “But when I  went to pick my badge, somehow they couldn’t print it for me. The  person sitting behind the computer told me that my application  had  not been approved, and that is how I lost my chance to attend  the Summit in person.” Two other colleagues from the Network, with badges, did not attend the Summit due to fears they could be turne