African Journalists with Disabilities

AJwD is the first and leading Pan-African movement amplifying journalists with disabilities as storytellers, influencers, and human rights watchdogs.

[African Journalists with Disabilities @AJwDisabilities]

Everyone deserves dignity and should be accorded their human rights. @AJwDisabilities #AlbinismAwrenessCampaign Read full details https://t.co/hhbBygel5d

[African Journalists with Disabilities @AJwDisabilities]

Having different colour is not a crime. Let us work for equal dignity @Albinism @MbathaNkosana @UN_Nigeria @tafafricaglobal @UN

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Let uis break the myths

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For the above reasons, media must act as ultimate as the societal filter for human empathy -@jackielidubwi

[Centre for disability&inclusionafrica @cforinclusion]

"The psychological toll of having to prove lived experience is very huge" -@jackielidubwi

[Centre for disability&inclusionafrica @cforinclusion]

"the vast majority of majority of human disabilities remain out of the sight" -@jackielidubwi

[Centre for disability&inclusionafrica @cforinclusion]

"Those who hold the pen shape the reality of the marginalized" -@jackielidubwi

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"Invisible disabilities may not be seen, but their impact is real" @Yinkaolaito

[African Journalists with Disabilities @AJwDisabilities]

"urgent actions required: amplify authentic voices,challenge stereotypes, promote accessibility, encourage empathy and support disability rights" -@Yinkaolaito

[African Journalists with Disabilities @AJwDisabilities]

"How the society and the media can break stigma and stereotypes: challenge harmful stereotypes,promote authentic representation, encourage positive visibility&reduce discrimination" -@Yinkaolaito

[African Journalists with Disabilities @AJwDisabilities]

"Platforms media and persons with lived experience can use to influence :documentaries, podcasts, news features, video essays, personal blogs etc"- @Yinkaolaito

[African Journalists with Disabilities @AJwDisabilities]

"Media roles in creating awareness is important as it can::educates the public,challenges misconceptions,promotes empathy,encourage inclusion &influences policy and attitudes" -@Yinkaolaito

[African Journalists with Disabilities @AJwDisabilities]

•Over 66 of these have been identified classified under :
•Mental health conditions ,•Neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism), •Chronic pain disorders, •Autoimmune diseases •etc Key Message: Not all disabilities are visible"-@Yinkaolaito

[African Journalists with Disabilities @AJwDisabilities]

"Many people living with a hidden physical disability or mental challenge can still be active in their hobbies, work, and be active in sports. On the other hand, some struggle to get through their day at work, and some cannot work at all." -@Yinkaolaito #InvisibleDisabilities

[African Journalists with Disabilities @AJwDisabilities]

"96% of people with chronic medical conditions live with an invisible illness, yet majority are not acknowledged as persons with disabilities" -@Yinkaolaito

[African Journalists with Disabilities @AJwDisabilities]

How can we mainstream disability

[African Journalists with Disabilities @AJwDisabilities]

Can media build inclusive newsroom? #DrJacklineLidbuwi

[African Journalists with Disabilities @AJwDisabilities]

"Media negligence can lead to many negative issues" DrLidbuwi

[African Journalists with Disabilities @AJwDisabilities]

DrLidbuwiJacklineemphasised what we need to do

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