Sofia Isari

President of the European Union of the Deaf (EUD), Board Member of the Hellenic Federation of the Deaf, Former efsliDI Chair, and Kindergarten Head Teacher

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

🎬 Episode 1 of EUD TV is nearly here.
EUD President Sofia Isari will present the first episode alongside guest speaker Delphine Le Maire, our Policy Officer!
📆 Full Members launch: 23 April
🌍 Public launch: 28 April
📺 Trailer: https://t.co/MDX9xcPtY2

#EUDTV

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

Big news! We’re thrilled to launch EUD TV – a new video platform created by and for the deaf community across Europe!
📺 Trailer is out now: https://t.co/viPdmsOYbu
🔑 Full Members: exclusive launch on 23 April
🌍 Public launch: 28 April
#EUDTV #SignLanguageRights #40YearsOfEUD

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

EUD President @sofiaisari is at #GDS2025 in Berlin 🇩🇪
Pushing for deaf rights & national sign languages in global commitments.
A great moment to strengthen cooperation with @WFDeaf_org 💪
#CommitToChange #OverABillionReasons
@GDS_Disability @IDA_CRPD_Forum @BMZ_Bund @GP_Inclusion

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

We are now in the second day of the EUD Board meeting in Munich!

Swipe to see the Bavarian Deaf Association’s building, where we have been warmly welcomed!

#EUD #DeafRights #SignLanguage #WhatsEUD #EUDinMunich #DeafCommunity

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

Our President, @sofiaisari, had the honour of taking part in the event organised by the Hellenic Sports Federation of the Deaf on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

A heartfelt thank you to the organisers for the invitation and excellent event!

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

🌍✨ International Women’s Day 2025 ✨🌍
Today, we celebrate 40 years of the European Union of the Deaf (EUD), ensuring that deaf women across Europe are represented and not left behind! 👏💜
📽️ Watch our video to see how we’re making a difference! 🎬👇 #IWD2025 #DeafWomen

[Sofia Isari @sofiaisari]

Honored to meet EP President Roberta Metsola at the Disability Intergroup New Year’s Reception.

Grateful for her commitment to disability rights & excited to work together for accessibility and equality for Deaf people across Europe.

A truly inspiring conversation! 🇪🇺🤍
@EUD_

[Sofia Isari @sofiaisari]

The EUD Impact Report 2024 is out!

Discover our key achievements in advocacy, policy, and inclusion for Deaf people across Europe. Enjoy reading!

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

EUD Impact Report 2024 – Now Available!

EUD is proud to present our Impact Report 2024, showcasing a year of advocacy, policy work, and initiatives advancing Deaf rights across Europe.

🔗 Read the full report here: https://t.co/1P1RFh3Yco

#EUD #ImpactReport #D

[Sofia Isari @sofiaisari]

It’s my pleasure as EUD President to welcome Delphine le Maire as our new Policy Officer!

For the first time, EUD’s policy team is fully deaf-led—a historic milestone to start 2025.

Welcome, Delphine!

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

We are pleased to welcome Delphine le Maire from Belgium as our new Policy Officer.

This is a significant step as EUD now has a fully deaf-led policy team for the first time.

Welcome, Delphine!

#DeafRights #SignLanguageRights #DeafRepresentation

[Sofia Isari @sofiaisari]

Thank you, 2024, for all we’ve achieved together! This post reflects on the incredible milestones we’ve reached this year, and we’re excited for a healthy, happy, and impactful 2025 ahead.

🌟Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous New Year!🌟

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

🎉 Happy New Year from EUD!

📩 Read our New Year message and subscribe for updates:
🔗 https://t.co/FEPhEdCs1J

#HappyNewYear2025 #SignLanguageRights #DeafCommunity

[European Disability Forum @MyEDF]

We now start the #ERDS2024 panel on commitments to advance #DisabilityInclusion - key to the @GDS_Disability.

Moderated by @sofiaisari, President @EUD_Brussels, with:
- @carolinebinc @valuable500
- Nora Shabani @UNICEF
- Dr. Annette von Kalckreuth @bmas_bund
- Rebekka Weiß, @microsoftde

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

As European Commissioner for Equality @helenadalli concludes her mandate, EUD President @sofiaisari thanked her for her work towards inclusion and equality throughout Europe and her excellent cooperation with EUD.
Wishing her all the best for the future!

#EDPD2024 #Equality

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

📸 A proud moment at #EDPD2024!

Deaf delegations from European Union of the Deaf, European Disability Forum, European Deafblind Union, European Deaf Students’ Union, and Me-CRPD Portugal came together to champion disability rights and inclusion.
#SignLanguageRights

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

Today, EUD Board brainstormed strategies with Policy Manager @Alexblxs1 on the future of the #CERV Programme. Together, we're shaping plans to promote equality, protect Deaf rights, and advocate for inclusive EU policies. 🤝

#DeafInclusion #SignLanguageRights #EUDisabilityRights

[Sofia Isari @sofiaisari]

As EUD President, I had the pleasure of thanking @helenadalli for her outstanding work on equality and inclusion across Europe. Wishing her all the best for the future! #Equality #Inclusion

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

As European Commissioner for Equality @helenadalli concludes her mandate, EUD President @sofiaisari thanked her for her work towards inclusion and equality throughout Europe and her excellent cooperation with EUD.
Wishing her all the best for the future!

#EDPD2024 #Equality

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

At #EDPD2024, EUD President Sofia Isari @sofiaisari called for bold action to advance the European Disability Rights Strategy:

🗣️ Officialise 29 EU National Sign Languages as EU languages!

EU Deaf citizens must be able to communicate with EU institutions in their sign languages

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

At #EDPD2024, State Secretary Ádám Kósa highlighted EUD's work and supported a European Day of Sign Languages (EDSL)!

A major step for linguistic equality and Deaf inclusion in the EU. ✊ #SignLanguageRights #InclusionMatters

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

EUD President Sofia Isari warmly greets @MyEDF President Yannis Vardakastanis at #EDPD2024!
Together, EUD and EDF stand united in advocating for the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities across Europe.
#DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

EUD is proud to have our Board Members Sofia Isari, Ronit Laquerrière-Leven, Andy Van Hoorebeke, Paal Richard Peterson, and David Buxton, along with staff, attending the European Day of Persons with Disabilities (EDPD) 2024 in Brussels on 28–29 November. #EDPD2024

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

Today, EUD supports the International Conference of Institutes of Sign Languages in Ljubljana, Slovenia!
🎥 EUD President Sofia Isari shared a message, backing the creation of IASLI to advance sign language recognition & standardisation globally.
#IASLI2024