Over two days in @CityofKigali, the Centre for Special Needs Education at UR-CE & the Disability Data Initiative (DDI) brought together OPDs, the @ncpdrwanda, researchers, &policymakers to explore how disability data can better support inclusion and decision-making.
Announced as a finalist in July, Prof Jill Hanass-Hancock wins the 2025 SA Women in Science Award! #SAWiSA
She leads health equity research for persons with disabilities in HIV & Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) programmes, this contribution earns her this nod.
📣Join us at the 2025 Civil Society CRPD Forum!
🗓️ Monday, 9 June | ⏰ 10am–6pm 📍UN HQ, New York | Conf. Room 4
This year’s #CSF2025 continues the People’s Assembly format. It will be interactive with no panels. Four sessions reflect key #COSP17 themes, plus a timely discussion on how global financial trends are shaping disability advocacy.
📺 Not attending in person? Watch it live here: https://t.co/hEqLUn2rSI
No Health Without Inclusion
Proud to launch the first-ever @TheLancet Commission on Disability and Health!
📅 21 May 2025 | 14:00–15:30
📍Hotel Royal, Rue de Lausanne 41-43, Geneva
🎙️ With @WHO, @TheLancet, OPDs & funders
RSVP: https://t.co/U4ILZBotOZ
SAMRC supports the announcement by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, to establish a Working Group on Science, Technology, & Innovation Funding in response to the abrupt withdrawal of funding by the USA government
https://t.co/kMRKTiG8ys
The Disability Data Initiative has launched two pioneering databases, led by @FordhamNYC in collaboration with the SAMRC and provides critical insights into inequalities affecting persons with disabilities worldwide.
https://t.co/PBDAim2YW1
As South Africa prepares to commemorate #HumanRightsDay,the SAMRC mourns the loss of one of its champions.
Dr Jacques Lloyd,a disability rights advocate & researcher known for his unwavering dedication,leaves behind a legacy of impactful work.
Tribute: https://t.co/m2XOeVRhDR
Dec 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. So congratulations to Prof. Jill Hanass-Hancock of Medical Research Council South Africa -- Recognized as an Expertscape Expert in Disabled Persons.
https://t.co/hiwBNVgwFY
Dec 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. So congratulations to Prof. Jill Hanass-Hancock of Medical Research Council South Africa -- Recognized as an Expertscape Expert in Disabled Persons.
https://t.co/hiwBNVgwFY