Walugi Thomas

Professional leather designer, person with psychosocial disability/activity for the rights of persons with psychosocial disabilities.Also farmer .

[Walugi Thomas @walugitho]

If there's no sign language interpretors then that's right violention #MinofHealthUG

[UNAD - Deaf people in Uganda @UNADeaf]

Experts Calls for Inclusion of Sign Language Interpretors in Health Facilities | by UMA PATRICK | Jun, 2026 | Medium https://t.co/MAYkxR5fpS

[Walugi Thomas @walugitho]

There's need for awareness campaigns against wrong myth and cultural beliefs and practices about the lives of persons with Albinism

[Albinism Umbrella @albinismumbrell]

On the myth that persons with albinism are a source of wealth, Olive stated that
60% of families with #albinism in Uganda live below the poverty line.

“If indeed we are a source of wealth, wouldn’t we therefore be the wealthiest people in Uganda? But we aren’t,” @Olivenamutebi.

[Walugi Thomas @walugitho]

When one's mental health not ok he/ she files to relate with one anthore

[Vital Minds @vitalmindsug]

Mental health shapes your thoughts, choices, and relationships.

Care for your mind every day.

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthwareness

[Vital Minds @vitalmindsug]

Mental health shapes your thoughts, choices, and relationships.

Care for your mind every day.

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthwareness

[Walugi Thomas @walugitho]

Men, women and adolescents some times face domestic violence and GBV and they keep silent. Because of the stress around they end up developing mental health disorders . Don't dey in silence speak out looking for help is the best ❣️ for a strong mind

[Walugi Thomas @walugitho]

Social media platforms have helped many advocates to share their activism ideas responsibly to various people, officers and government agencies and their voices have been hard

[The Disability Lane @DisabilityLane]

“I learned how to use my smartphone for digital advocacy on social media, and now I feel more confident to speak out and share my ideas,” one participant shared proudly.
https://t.co/l3VXuk9g53 #DigitalInclusion #ADRightsNow

[Walugi Thomas @walugitho]

Fellow men men when you not ok fill Free to say that you're not ok . Because it's ok not to be ok

[Vital Minds @vitalmindsug]

Anxiety in men doesn’t always look like panic.
It looks like anger, silence, overworking, and “I’m fine”.

Swipe → 5 signs it’s showing up in you or the men around you.
Noticing it is the first step. Talking is the next.

You don’t have to carry it alone.

#MensMentalHealth #mentalhealth

[Vital Minds @vitalmindsug]

Anxiety in men doesn’t always look like panic.
It looks like anger, silence, overworking, and “I’m fine”.

Swipe → 5 signs it’s showing up in you or the men around you.
Noticing it is the first step. Talking is the next.

You don’t have to carry it alone.

#MensMentalHealth #mentalhealth

[African Disability Forum (ADF) @ADFSecretariat]

At #COSP19, ADF Chairperson Idriss Maiga called for accelerated ratification and implementation of the #ADP. He also condemned ongoing attacks and killings of persons with albinism, stressing that such violence must end.

Read his speech: https://t.co/VAMLqg02Pb

[Walugi Thomas @walugitho]

@AlexOgwal5 @MinofHealthUG @BaryomunsiChris I stand in solidarity to demand at least one sign language interpretor in every health center because this is an inqaulity and a right violention in UNCRPD #NUDIP #CRPD which talks about equal opportunities

[Walugi Thomas @walugitho]

#MinofHealthUG here the crying of My beloved friends in disability activity because access to information is right try by your means at least to have one sign language interpretor at every health center because this right violention because they also need privacy

[Ogwal Alex @AlexOgwal5]

In this video, I was sharing my thoughts about the daily challenge Deaf people face when accessing healthcare services. In normal setting, like what we term as being normal, whenever a #Deaf patient visits a hospital for consultation, or treatment; even before meeting a doctor, the Deaf person has to part with approximately Ugx. 50,000 depending on the duration.

This makes access of medical services which is their fundamental human right twice or thrice more expensive. So, because of this, sometimes Deaf patients choose to stay home, or stop getting treatment leading to deteriorating health.

However, not all hope is lost, as I have explained in the video, our innovation Deaf Access App enables Deaf patients to access instant sign language interpretation using Video Remote Interpretation the first of its kind in #Africa.

Would you love to know more about it, I am happy to share more. You can also check google playstore and download the app by simply searching for DeafAccess App.

[Walugi Thomas @walugitho]

Home table when you're in parliament tye to table the UNCRPD on access to information right for privacy to have at least one sign language interpretors in every hospital #MinofHealthUG because this right violention nothing with out us about us there will be seen in practice

[UNAD - Deaf people in Uganda @UNADeaf]

BREAKING: Uganda’s Hon. @rob_ssewagudde , @UNADeaf Board Member + MP @Parliament_Ug , is running for UN CRPD Committee of Experts next week in New York!

His election would be historic for global disability rights.

Dear delegates: Please vote #Uganda #SsewaguddeForCRPD 🇺🇬♿

[Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association 💚 @PortsmouthDSA]

We're proud to share that Chair @rachaelross21 has been awarded an OBE in The King’s Birthday Honours List @RoyalFamily for services to education, national policy & people with #DownSyndrome 🎉 A well-deserved recognition of 20+ years of dedication & advocacy. Congrats Rachael!🎉

[Walugi Thomas @walugitho]

Knowing who am I, goal and my value to the community around me

[Beinomugisha Ivan @Beinomugisha_]

I just learned that many people are struggling and have lost hope. Share your story in a tweet: what kept you going, and why we should never lose hope.

[The Action Foundation @TheActionKenya]

Celebrating diversity in all its forms, we join the world in marking International Albinism Awareness Day.

This year's theme, "Proudly in My Skin: Celebrating All Skin Tones," reminds us that diversity is a strength and that every individual deserves to be valued, respected, and included, regardless of their skin color or appearance.

As we mark this day, let us stand against discrimination, while promoting a society where persons with albinism can live free from stigma, access equal opportunities, and participate fully in all aspects of community life.

Image Description:
A white, blue, and yellow poster commemorating International Albinism Awareness Day, featuring a yellow awareness ribbon and illustrations of two persons with albinism, symbolizing diversity, inclusion, and pride.

#iaad2026 #ProudlyInMySkin #DiversityAndInclusion

[Walugi Thomas @walugitho]

It's your day celebrating what have been done to see women with Albinism associating with anthores

[WAA @waalbinism]

Women with Albinism Association joins the world to celebrate #InternationalAlbinismAwarenessDay under the theme "Proudly My Skin: Celebrating Skin Tones''
We are committed to promoting inclusion, respect, and dignity for all.
#ProudlyMySkin
#AlbinismAwareness
#IAAD2026

[Walugi Thomas @walugitho]

These celebrations give us a point to reflect on the days with out UNCRPD

[Global Disability Fund @UN_GDF]

At #COSP19 we have celebrated #CRPD20 reflecting on two decades of progress and persistent Gaps.
Read more: https://t.co/XFNF9SFCr0

[Global Disability Fund @UN_GDF]

At #COSP19 we have celebrated #CRPD20 reflecting on two decades of progress and persistent Gaps.
Read more: https://t.co/XFNF9SFCr0

[Ssewakiryanga Eric. @ericSsewak]

Raising Awareness for the International Albinism Awareness Day in Kamuli District
#AlbinismAwarenessDay2026

[Walugi Thomas @walugitho]

I hope through this persons with psychosocial disabilities will live in a life full of inclusion in community and independence in their private life. We will see the de- institutionalization agenda fully in practice not just on papers

[TCI-Global @TCI_Global]

📍TCI at #COSP19

TCI is participating in the side event “Disability-Based Violence: Strategies, Practices and Guidelines.”

Disability-based violence remains a widespread yet often overlooked human rights issue. This discussion brings together diverse stakeholders to examine emerging guidance, share experiences from different regions, and explore practical strategies for preventing and addressing violence against persons with disabilities through laws, policies, and institutional change.

#COSP19 #DisabilityBasedViolence #DisabilityRights #CRPD #EndViolence #DisabilityInclusion #HumanRights