Women and Disability: A Program to Strengthen Professional Participation

The workshop organized on September 15 by the Confederation of Comoros Workers (CTTC), with the support of the ILO, focused on the barriers limiting the access of women and people with disabilities to education and the labor market.

Participants examined structural barriers and proposed concrete solutions to improve professional integration.

The majority of women with disabilities do not benefit from education or professional opportunities. In response to this reality, the “Strengthening the Resilience and Socioeconomic Inclusion of Women and People with Disabilities in the Comoros” (Risec) project transforms these challenges into levers for action, focusing on active inclusion, economic empowerment, and raising awareness among social stakeholders.

New opportunities are being created in sectors such as artisanal fishing, agriculture, and waste management, where women play a strategic role despite difficult conditions. Secretary General Omar Ibrahim announced symbolic and structural reforms, including a review of the organization’s visual identity and the launch of projects to strengthen the union’s impact.

With nearly 5,000 members, the CTTC is a major player in trade unionism in the Comoros. The confederation defends workers’ rights while maintaining constant dialogue with institutions and employers. “Today, inclusion is at the center of our actions, promoting the participation of women and people with disabilities to support the country’s economic development,” added the Secretary General.