By Dr. Methaq Bayyt Al-Dhaifi….

O society, O free people, O nations striving for progress and justice, here is a message that must be heard in every corner, every heart, and every mind: “A disabled woman is not a burden but a force capable of real transformation.”

We live in a world that recognizes, albeit belatedly, the individual’s ability to overcome limitations. Yet, we often overlook a segment of society that might be more capable than others of surmounting challenges and moving forward: the disabled woman. This woman, whose heart holds strength that challenges mountains and aspirations that transcend boundaries, seeks an opportunity. She seeks the right to be part of an active, productive, and pioneering world.

Do we realize how much hope can be born from the life of a disabled woman if she is given the chance? How many untapped energies lie within her if embraced and guided toward the path of success? But do we also understand the vast gaps in her economic rights, available opportunities, and the social and psychological support she deserves?

We need to rethink our definitions. We are not talking about “help” or “care,” as some might think. We are talking about genuine empowerment. We are talking about giving someone the opportunity to succeed, to achieve self-fulfillment, to support their family, and to contribute to the nation’s economy. For a disabled woman, like any other woman, is an economic, social, and psychological force that must not be wasted.

Opening the doors of empowerment centers for disabled women is not just a governmental or institutional responsibility; it is an ethical duty on every individual in society. These women, who have long been marginalized in the dark corners, have the right to the life they dream of. If we do not grant them this right, we miss a great opportunity for growth.

The success of a disabled woman is a success for every individual in society. In her ability to create, produce, and achieve self-fulfillment, we find the society itself achieving and expanding its horizons. When we give disabled women the opportunity, we are not just granting them a chance to succeed but offering ourselves a chance for elevation, humanity, and justice.

The time has come to rewrite the rules. It is time to see this woman as she is: capable, strong, and inspiring. It is time to remove the barriers that separate her from society and to build the bridges that allow her to cross into the world of opportunities. It is time to celebrate her creativity, her ability to bring change, and her uniqueness.

Any society that refuses to empower this dear segment of our community is a society that rejects progress, true humanity, and justice. For if we abandon the empowerment of these women, we abandon a part of our own spirit.

O society, do not let any disabled woman face life alone. Grant her the right to excel, to be present, to participate. Every step we take toward empowering her is a step we all take toward a stronger, more creative, and more humane society.

A disabled woman is not an exception to the rule; she is the essence of it. And when we give her the opportunity, we give ourselves and the entire world a renewed chance at life.