Cameroon

Cameroon is facing numerous economic, social and humanitarian challenges. Although it enjoys relative political stability compared to other countries in the region, there are still many deep-seated inequalities.

People with disabilities in Cameroon face a multitude of challenges, ranging from a lack of suitable infrastructure to stigmatisation. Although laws exist to protect their rights, their application remains limited. Infrastructure, education and the labour market are not always sufficiently accessible to people with disabilities, restricting their participation in public and professional life. In terms of gender equality, Cameroon also faces a multitude of challenges. Women continue to encounter discrimination in accessing education, health and work, and gender-based violence is widespread (domestic violence, forced marriages, female genital mutilation, etc.).

Making It Work is a project developed by HI that combines gender and disability issues. It aims to eliminate discrimination and violence against women and girls with disabilities by defending their rights. HI has been implementing the Making It Work project in Cameroon since 2018, working alongside two local partner organisations, Gender and Disability Inclusive Development (Gender and DID), Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS).