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Deaf Legal Advocacy Worldwide provides scholarships for deaf leaders to become lawyers who advocate for the human rights of deaf people.

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Our DLAW fellows GHANA & UGANDA featured on international Association of Accessibility professionals. @IAAPOrg.

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#A11yNews: Ghana, Uganda campaigns for better online access for the deaf in Africa

With advocates citing current systemic obstacles confronting over 136 million people with hearing loss from accessing digital platforms & content.

Full article
https://t.co/ZknfqP8k6g

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DLAW fellow @timothyegwelu and @Slad_info were feature in the journal of Health Human rights and Development by CEHURD.

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DLAW Fellow, Timothy Egwelu, recently participated in a career guidance session for lawyers aspiring to work as in-house counsel. The event, was conducted over the video conferencing platform Zoom.

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DLAW fellow @timothyegwelu was recently recognized for his contribution to NAD in Uganda @unad during their 50th Golden Jubilee fighting for dignity for thriving deaf community in Uganda.

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DLAW fellow @timothyegwelu and @juvedourinaah were mentioned in a commentary on the need for African governments to prioritize deaf friendly websites.
Read : https://t.co/H7TXq7VrZY

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Thrilled to present my paper at the inaugural Uganda National Conference of Health, Human Rights and Development organised by @cehurduganda. There's need to strengthen Communication and language access for deaf persons in SRH and MH.
@Slad_info @ENtaborwa @deaflawyers #UCHD2023

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This is amazing!!

The Supreme Court in India has allowed a Deaf lawyer, Sarah Sunny, to argue a case before the court via a sign language interpreter. @DeafLawBar @deaflawyers @deaflawuk @WFDeaf_org @EUD_Brussels @thedailymoth @timesofindia

https://t.co/Go5BsCCoHw

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94% of African countries have not legally recognized or protected their indigenous sign languages. It's time to acknowledge regional disparities and support the preservation of our linguistic traditions. #AfricanSignLanguages #PreserveTraditions"

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I join @KnadInfo in commemorating IDAW23 this September. Together let's envision a Kenya where deaf individuals can freely communicate through sign language in every county making it accessible everywhere.

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Our Fellow @timothyegwelu explaining the link between diversity and human rights. Deaf persons can be so diverse that being Deaf does not define our entire identity. We are a mosaic of unique individuals each with our own ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and more.

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Diversity and Human rights...

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Our fellow @timothyegwelu was featured in an Op-ED on @DailyExpressUg commemorating the International youth Day on August 12th. He calls on his government to streamline green skilling for young persons with disabilities.

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International Youth Day: Streamline green skilling and employment for YPWDs - writes @timothyegwelu

DETAILS: https://t.co/F5OFx4f7Dp
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Did you know? 98% of Deaf children in Uganda don't have access to pre-primary education in sign language. Let's change this statistic and make quality education accessible for all Deaf children in Uganda.  #UNAD@50 #DeafAwarenessMonth #SignLanguage @Educ_SportsUg

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On my recent recognition for my service as an Member Advisory Group for climate change in the World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section @wfdys Board. It has been an incredible journey working alongside an exceptional and dynamic team of inspiring change-makers.

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As we celebrate Disability Pride Month let's raise our voices in celebration of Deaf pride & our resilience in navigating a system that often tries to silence us.
Read my latest piece https://t.co/lMOcdSzT0B #DeafPride

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Our fellow at Law Development Center was recognized for his service as the Min. SNE.

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As we close this Chapter, thrilled for the recognition of my service at Law Development Centre. Inclusion for every in all aspects of live including learning is paramount.
Aluta continuá

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Mainstream accessible policies for meaningful participation for PWDs

DETAILS: https://t.co/eNtaMSDyhT
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Our fellow @timothyegwelu from Uganda took part in an information sharing session courtesy of @unhcr on disability inclusion. Uganda still remains one of the highest refugee host nations worldwide.

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https://t.co/u82l4tyKo2

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DLAW fellow @timothyegwelu recieved a e-copy of his certificate in advanced Disability rights course. @UPTuks @NUDIPU @UNADeaf

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DLAW (@deaflawyers) Fellow @timothyegwelu had a great time lecturing the sign language student interpreters at @kyambogou on the seminar on Court interpreting challenges, opportunities, and setbacks. @JudiciaryUG @NUDIPU