‘When I go out, people throw jabs at us’: the Nigerian families fighting for their disabled children

Stigma and superstition surround those with disabilities such as Down’s syndrome and cerebral palsy. But there is a growing move to raise awareness and increase inclusivity When Fatima Muhammad was told to drown her infant son or abandon him in the forest to die, she brushed off the ludicrous su...

Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jul/16/when-i-go-out-people-throw-jabs-at-us-the-nigerian-families-fighting-for-their-disabled-children)