Justice, Inclusion, & Mediation for All!
Empowering Persons with Disabilities through Alternative Dispute Resolution and Legal Advocacy.
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) face numerous challenges in accessing justice, navigating legal systems, and resolving disputes effectively. Traditional litigation processes can be expensive, time-consuming, and often inaccessible due to systemic barriers, including physical accessibility, lack of appropriate communication methods, and limited legal representation.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and legal advocacy present powerful tools for empowering PWDs, ensuring their rights are upheld, and fostering inclusive justice.
Justice, Inclusion, & Mediation for All!
Empowering Persons with Disabilities through Alternative Dispute Resolution and Legal Advocacy.
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) face numerous challenges in accessing justice, navigating legal systems, and resolving disputes effectively. Traditional litigation processes can be expensive, time-consuming, and often inaccessible due to systemic barriers, including physical accessibility, lack of appropriate communication methods, and limited legal representation.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and legal advocacy present powerful tools for empowering PWDs, ensuring their rights are upheld, and fostering inclusive justice.
Awareness & Sensitization
Educating PWDs about their rights under the Constitution, disability laws, and international conventions like the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
Empowerment & Self-Determination
ADR allows PWDs to actively participate in resolving disputes rather than being passive recipients of justice.
Capacity Building for Legal Practitioners
Training mediators, arbitrators, and legal professionals on disability-inclusive dispute resolution and legal processes.
Policy Advocacy & Legislative Reforms
Engaging policymakers to create and amend laws that promote disability rights and inclusive justice.
Legal Representation & Advisory Services
Providing PWDs with qualified legal counsel to navigate legal proceedings, draft agreements, and advocate for their interests
Strategic Litigation
Pursuing landmark legal cases to challenge discrimination and set legal precedents for disability rights.
What We Are Passionate About
At Disability Justice and Mediation Africa (DIJMA AFRICA), we are driven by a deep commitment to empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) through access to justice, economic opportunities, and inclusive dispute resolution. We believe that mediation is a powerful tool that can break barriers, foster social equity, and create employment opportunities for PWDs.
Our passion lies in:
✅ Advancing Disability Justice – Ensuring PWDs have access to fair, affordable, and effective conflict resolution mechanisms.
✅ Promoting Inclusivity – Creating spaces where PWDs can fully participate in mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
✅ Empowering Careers in Mediation – Equipping PWDs with professional mediation skills that lead to sustainable income and self-reliance.
✅ Transforming Communities – Strengthening justice systems by making them more accessible and responsive to the needs of PWDs.
Through training, mentorship, and advocacy, we are bridging the gap between disability rights and practical solutions that foster real change.
Our goal is to build a justice system where no one is left behind—one that recognizes the power of mediation in transforming lives.
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For many PWDs in Kenya, accessing justice is a challenge due to financial and structural barriers. Mediation offers a faster, more inclusive way to resolve disputes while empowering PWDs with conflict resolution skills. This blog explores how mediation is transforming justice for PWDs in Kenya.
The Future of Inclusive Justice: Why Africa Needs Disability-Focused Mediation
Despite legal protections, many PWDs in Nairobi and in Africa still struggle to access justice. Mediation provides a cost-effective and accessible alternative to courts. With a new disability-focused mediation program launching in Mombasa, this blog examines why it’s a crucial step toward inclusivity.
From Training to Transformation: How PWDs Can Build Careers in Mediation
Mediation is an emerging career path for PWDs, offering job opportunities in conflict resolution. With the right training, mentorship, and accreditation, PWDs can become professional mediators. This blog explores how mediation is opening doors for PWDs in Kenya.
Empowering Justice Through Mediation Training For PWDs
Comprehensive Mediation Training Programs
Our training equips PWDs with essential mediation skills, covering ADR, negotiation, and disability justice through expert-led sessions and practical role-plays.
Mentorship & Certification Pathway
We provide mentorship and MAC exam preparation, guiding trainees toward accreditation and career opportunities in mediation..
Our Volunteers
Join us in empowering PWDs through mediation and justice. As a volunteer, you’ll help create inclusive training programs, support mentorship, and advocate for disability rights. Whether through event coordination, outreach, or skills training, your contribution makes a difference. Be a catalyst for change—volunteer today!
Emily Kennedy
Executive Administrator
Hussein Kavyeso
Support Staff
Michael Clark
Support Staff
Lisa Kieti
Support Staff