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Sofia Isari @sofiaisari

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

Joined July 2013
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Sofia Isari retweeted
European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
18 Apr 2025
🎬 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: youtube.com/@EUDTV #EUDTV
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Sofia Isari retweeted
European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
7 Apr 2025
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: youtube.com/@EUDTV 🔑 Full Members: exclusive launch on 23 April 🌍 Public launch: 28 April #EUDTV #SignLanguageRights #40YearsOfEUD
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Sofia Isari retweeted
European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
1 Apr 2025
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
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Sofia Isari retweeted
European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
15 Mar 2025
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
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Sofia Isari retweeted
European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
10 Mar 2025
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!
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Sofia Isari retweeted
European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
8 Mar 2025
🌍✨ 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
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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_
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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
10 Feb 2025
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: eud.eu/publications/impact-r… #EUD #ImpactReport #D
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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
6 Jan 2025
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
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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
31 Dec 2024
🎉 Happy New Year from EUD! 📩 Read our New Year message and subscribe for updates: 🔗 mailchi.mp/eud.eu/newyear202… #HappyNewYear2025 #SignLanguageRights #DeafCommunity
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Sofia Isari retweeted
European Disability Forum
@MyEDF
6 Dec 2024
Replying to @coordown
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
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Sofia Isari retweeted
European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
29 Nov 2024
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
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Sofia Isari retweeted
European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
29 Nov 2024
📸 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
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Sofia Isari retweeted
European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
29 Nov 2024
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
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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
29 Nov 2024
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
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European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
28 Nov 2024
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
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Sofia Isari retweeted
European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
28 Nov 2024
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
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Sofia Isari retweeted
European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
28 Nov 2024
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
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Sofia Isari retweeted
European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
28 Nov 2024
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
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Sofia Isari retweeted
European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
15 Nov 2024
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
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