CEWHIN recognized early on that women and girls with disabilities are disproportionately vulnerable to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), due both to their gender and intersecting disabilities. Many became invisible in prevention and response structures, facing stigma, exclusion, and inaccessible support channels. CEWHIN therefore prioritized inclusive programming to ensure no one is left behind in the fight against GBV .
CEWHIN’s Psychosocial First-Aid (PFA) Programmes
Sensitization & Awareness Town Halls
In collaboration with the Ford Foundation, CEWHIN rolled out a project across Ogun, Osun, and Oyo states titled “Strengthening Access to Community‑Based Psychosocial Support to Survivors of Violence Against Women and Girls.” This multi‑year initiative trained community advocates, religious leaders, survivors’ group leaders, disability‑focused organisations, and local CBOs in PFA skills using the LOOK, LISTEN and LINK methodology.
Knowledge Products
Standard Operating Procedures for VAWG Service Provision for Persons with Disabilities
In March 2022, CEWHIN published a Standard Operating Procedures for VAWG/SGBV/HP integrated service provision and strengthened referral pathways for persons with disabilities in Lagos State, produced in partnership with the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), supported by the EU/UN Spotlight Initiative.
The SOP outlines guidelines and principles tailored to women and girls with disabilities including case intake, informed consent, referral pathways, protection, and accessible data reporting tools.
Also in July 2025, with support from the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UNTF), CEWHIN launched a Standard Operating Procedure document for stakeholders and responders of violence against women and girls with disabilities in Osun State.
