Experiencing #CSW68: Centering Disability Justice in Global Feminist Spaces
Mildred Omino represented the Kenya Network of Women and Girls with Disabilities in #CSW68 with the support of CREA , under the Women Gaining Ground Program. Here, she reflects on what inclusive feminist spaces mean for her, and broadly for women with disabilities. The just concluded Women’s History Month left me with an indelible mark and thoughtful reflections. Traditionally, Women’s History Month is celebrated in the month of March to honor the achievements and contributions of women of all backgrounds by remembering those who paved the way in the struggle for gender equity and recognizing the history-makers and barrier-breakers of today. I had a wonderful opportunity to participate in the 68th Session of the Commission of Status of Women (CSW) in New York City at the United Nations Headquarters. The CSW promotes women's political, economic, civil, social, and educational rights by advancing equality, development and peace as well as monitoring the implementation of gender equ