Who said she can’t be a mom?

Motherhood should not depend on disability, social status, or someone else’s idea of “normal.”

It is not a reward for conformity, not a privilege granted to a select few, and not a right that must be earned.

It is a natural, fundamental right of every woman.

But women with disabilities often face prejudice, pressure, and advice to “give up” or “not take the risk.”

They are burdened with doubt, denied support, and their ability to love, care for, and raise a child is questioned.

This video is about resistance.

About the voices of women who refused to be seen as “incapable,” “incompetent,” or “unfit” to be mothers.

About the right to give birth, to raise a child, and to be supported. 

Motherhood must be free from prejudice, barriers, and discrimination.

Because love has no limits. And neither does dignity.

The project “Humanitarian Response and Recovery: Strengthening the Leadership of Organizations of Women with Disabilities” is implemented by the National Assembly of Persons with Disabilities of Ukraine, funded by The United Nations Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) with technical support of UN Women Ukraine. The United Nations Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) mobilizes critical support for local and grassroots civil society organizations working on women, peace and security and humanitarian action. WPHF is a flexible and rapid financing mechanism supporting quality interventions designed to enhance the capacity of women to prevent conflict, respond to crises and emergencies, and seize key peacebuilding opportunities.

This publication is produced with funding from the United Nations Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF), however, the views expressed and content included does not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations. 

Who said she can’t be a mom?