Abstract
This paper appraises the rights of women with disabilities in Nigeria as provided under National and International statutes. The aim of the paper was to appraise the laws which protect the rights of women with disabilities in Nigeria; to examine the challenges they encounter and proffer solutions. The paper adopted the theoretical research methodology and hinged this discussion on the Social Model Theory and the Rights-Based Theory of disability. Statutes appraised are the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, Discrimination Against Persons with Disability (Prohibition) Act 2018 and African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Right (1981). The paper found that women with disabilities in Nigeria encounter several challenges including: reproductive, educational, employment, medical or health, political and recreational challenges. The need for the enforcement of already existing legislation so as to protect the rights of women with disabilities was emphasized. The paper recommends that Civil Society Organizations should embark on campaigns to the create the awareness of the rights of women with disabilities specifically and persons with disabilities in general. It also recommends that tax discounts be given to employers of women with disabilities so that the private sectors can be encouraged to employ women with disabilities with disabilities.