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Around the world, many women still don’t get it. ? They don't get employment opportunities. Financial independence. Decision-making power. The chance to run businesses. Why? Because of gender inequality and disability discrimination. This #InternationalWomensDay, we're calling for this inequality to be addressed. Women's empowerment is life-changing. Get it? #IWD2025 #WomensRights #WomensDay #EqualRights https://lnkd.in/dU_-_eDj

We won silver at the Smiley Charity Film Awards ?? Thank you to the judges, and the people who voted for not one, but two of our films to be recognised as silver winners at the awards. Our films, "Improving eye care facilities in Karamoja, Uganda" and "Equal World?", align with our vision to see a more fairer world for everyone, when it comes to eye health, inclusion, and beyond. Read more here ?? https://lnkd.in/ezxDT_bB

Millions of children with disabilities are being denied access to education. How long will we keep them waiting? The time for action is NOW! ?? Be part of the solution: https://lnkd.in/deB2zcJk #EducationForAll

Question: Have you heard of the Global Disability Summit (GDS) before? ?? #GDS2025

We’re proud to partner with global eyewear brand My Spectacles and scientific equipment company Applied Photophysics ?? The partnerships will help raise funds for vital eye health work around the world. Find out more on our website. https://lnkd.in/ej7sH9hE #PartnersForChange #Charity #Partnerships #CharityPartnership #EyeHealth

Meet Belita, an 84-year-old farmer, mother and grandmother ?? After years of living with advanced trachoma, she hoped for a future without pain. The constant pain and itching in her eyes meant she felt low and unhappy. But thanks to a life-changing operation, her remaining eye sight has been saved ?? Read more about Belita's story ?? https://lnkd.in/d56RaHtW

Three women from around the world share their journeys to work at #Sightsavers ?? We believe that all women should be able to claim their rights, access opportunities and gain economic empowerment ??

"It’s even more challenging for women with disabilities, as we experience a lot of stigma. We face a double bias – you have to prove yourself as a woman and you have to prove your abilities as a woman with a disability. "I have been underestimated many times.?I’ve had colleagues who don’t believe I’m capable and I’ve had to push through to establish my space. But I’ve also come to discover that everyone has challenges, and it’s how you respond to them that matters. "After completing a training project for people with disabilities and gaining digital and communications skills, I’m now working in government, leading a project that increases access to information for people with disabilities. I also founded a development forum that supports young people to access economic empowerment opportunities, from businesses to banking." Lydia's story shows that women with disabilities can achieve their potential when they can access their rights. Still, many women don't get these opportunities. It's time for change. #IWD2025 #HealthForAll https://lnkd.in/e6FyvWwf

Education is a powerful tool for change. At Sightsavers, we’re working to make sure that children with disabilities have access to education. Together, we can create inclusive classrooms where all students can thrive. #InclusionForAll

A British charity for the disabled, citing World Bank data, says the world could gain trillions annually in Gross Domestic Product if women were employed at the same rate as men. Failure to close gender employment gaps reduces a country's economic growth by 20% on average, according to the data. In many countries, women face multiple challenges when seeking employment or starting a business. Gender discrimination alone can drive women into poverty, but the risk increases if paired with disabilities. In