A feminist digital civic space to raise awareness on gender and disability concerns for social justice and inclusion of women and girls with disabilities.
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While significant progress has been made in increasing access to education, important questions remain. Are learners with disabilities acquiring the skills they need to thrive in today's world? We find out, tonight. x.com/i/spaces/1AxRnnRojkYxl #InclusiveEducation #DisabilityInclusion
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Representing the development partners, Sandra Sizo from the Norwegian Association of Disabled, called upon govt, civil society, schools & everyone to work together in improving education and healthcare, as no one deserves to live in fear because of their skin.
#IAAD26
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For years, so many of us were taught to whisper about our skin. To hide. To explain. To shrink.
Vitiligo, albinism, dark skin, light skin, patches, freckles… society always had an opinion.
Proud - no more shame. No more hiding. We stand tall.
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Celebrations to mark this year’s International Albinism Awareness Day are happening in Kamuli, under the theme: Proudly in my Skin: Celebrating all Skin Tones. Over 78,800 Ugandans are persons living with Albinism. @albinismumbrell
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Uganda will join the rest of the world to commemorate the International Albinism Awareness Day on June 13, 2026 under the theme, Proudly in my Skin: Celebrating all Skin tones at kamuli District.
#DisabilityaInclusion
#AlbinismAwarenessDay2026
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We extend our congratulations to the new ministerial leadership and a special congratulations to Hon. Acan Joyce Okeny for becoming the State Minister for Disability Affairs.
A warm welcome to the new Ministerial Leadership Team as they officially assume office and take up the responsibility of steering the Ministry’s agenda.
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2. Patches deserve sunscreen respect
3. Everyone deserves to feel proud in their skin
Look at those smiles. That’s what happens when fear leaves the room.
#VAU #CommunityOutreach #BeyondJustMySkin #EndVitiligoStigma
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Vitiligo is just skin. It doesn’t define her. It doesn’t limit her.
Holding sunscreen = holding her power back.
Standing in uniform = standing in confidence.
This is why we do the work. For her. For all of them.
1. Vitiligo is not contagious
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Today, we took one more step toward that vision.
If we teach them young, they’ll grow up without stigma.
She used to hide her face. Today she’s smiling for the camera.
That’s what happens when kids are taught the truth early:
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It’s showing up. It’s answering questions. It’s letting kids see that vitiligo is not a curse, not contagious, not a reason to hide.
VAU’s vision: “A stigma-free, healthy and empowered community of persons living with and affected by vitiligo.”
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On this National Heroes Day, @ictforPWDs joins the rest of country in honoring and remembering the courageous men and women who sacrificed their lives and dedicated their efforts to the freedom, unity, and development of our country. @UCC_Official , @8TechConsults & @NUDIPU
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On this Heroes Day, the Equal Opportunities Commission joins all Ugandans in honoring and celebrating the brave men and women whose sacrifices, courage, and selfless service laid the foundation for a peaceful, united, and progressive Uganda.
As we commemorate their invaluable contribution to our nation, we are reminded that true heroism lies in promoting justice, equality, inclusion, and dignity for all people, regardless of their social, economic, cultural, or physical circumstances.
The Commission reaffirms its commitment to eliminating discrimination and inequalities, and to advancing equal opportunities so that every Ugandan can participate meaningfully in and benefit from national development.
May the legacy of our heroes continue to inspire us to build a society founded on fairness, unity, and #EqualOpportunityForAll.
Happy Heroes Day 2026!
#HeroesDay2026 #LeaveNoOneBehind
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Recap: Malinzi Umaru-VI from Kayunga District delivered a powerful testimony during the ICT4PWDs Digital Skilling training, highlighting the transformative impact of digital empowerment for PWDs.His words captured the opportunities unlocked through inclusive tech initiatives.
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AYDL joined Uganda's Youth MPs for Eastern, Central, and Western Uganda, Hon @MercyLakiskis (State Minister-designate for Youth and Children Affairs), and Hon @BisasoAbdul1 (Kasanda South MP) at a National Breakfast Meeting organized by Sensitive Uganda to discuss the Youth Legislative Agenda.
We shared key priorities from the National Youth Manifesto 2026–2031 to help shape a responsive legislative and advocacy agenda that reflects the aspirations of Uganda's young people.
#NationalYouthManifesto #YouthLegislativeAgenda
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📢 Proud to announce that our Executive Director, @AlambuyaRobinah , will be speaking at the @TCI_Global #COSP19 virtual side event!
Join us to discuss centering youth, women, and gender-diverse communities in the deinstitutionalization agenda.
🗓 9 June | 10:00 AM EDT or 5:00 pm EAT
💻 Online/Zoom
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/2fx9rvhx
#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #CRPD
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At the 19th Session of the Conference of the State Parties, Transforming Communities for Inclusion (TCI), in partnership with the Center for Independent Living - @CILKathmandu and supported by @DisabRightsFund, is offering a virtual side event on“Centering youth, women, and gender diverse communities of persons with psychosocial disabilities in the deinstitutionalization agenda.”
The side-event will bring together allied movements and other multiple stakeholders, including state parties, multilateral agencies, donors, and human rights organizations to agree on collective actions for inclusion of youth, women, and gender diverse communities of persons with psychosocial disabilities in the deinstitutionalization agenda.
The side-event will also present key reflections from TCI’s consultations held with its members globally and will disseminate a Call to Action to guide state parties, grassroots organizations, and civil society for promoting an inclusive deinstitutionalization process.
Join us for these conversations through the following details:
🗓 9 June |Tuesday| 10:00 AM - 11.15 EST
💻 Platform: Online/Zoom
🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/.../WN_uMYUf…...
The side-event will be supported with language translations in Spanish, international sign interpretation and closed captions.
Share this news in your networks
#Deinstitutionalization #PsychosocialDisability #CRPD #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #LegalCapacity #CommunityInclusion #COSP
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Telecom operators across #Africa are failing persons with disabilities, but @Vodacom & @SafaricomPLC prove it doesn't have to be that way.
From accessible devices to dedicated customer service and emergency SMS for the deaf, these operators set a standard.
Meanwhile, #Uganda's @mtnug & @Airtel_Ug show little evidence of deliberate accessibility efforts.
Inclusion must be built into digital systems from the start ,not added as an afterthought.
Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/mvw9uhth
#DigitalInclusion #DigitalRights
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School forced to pay fees after rejecting learner with albinism from boarding section #MonitorUpdates monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/na…
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UNICEF report exposes digital learning gaps in schools
#NTVNews bit.ly/4ecrdL5
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Tonight 8:00 PM on #InclusiTalk: Beyond Access: Education, Skills, Opportunity.
This conversation brings together experts .@MoureenKekir and .@SarahAyesi4095 to discuss how education systems can better support learners with disabilities to achieve their full potential.
ALT A promotional poster for an InclusiTalk X Spaces discussion titled “Beyond Access: Education, Skills, Opportunity” scheduled for Saturday, June 06, 2026 at 08:00 PM on @DisabilityLane X Space. The conversation will be hosted by Maureen Kalungi, Disability Inclusion Advocate, and Shanah Shameem, Gender and Disability Rights Expert. Featured guests include Sarah Ayesiga, Assistant Commissioner for Special Needs Education, and Maureen Kekirunga, Regional Advisor for Inclusive Education. The discussion focuses on inclusive education, Uganda’s new curriculum, disability inclusion, and opportunities for learners with disabilities.
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