The International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed annually on December 3rd. The theme for this year is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.” This theme recognizes the important role that persons with disabilities play in creating a more inclusive and sustainable world for all. It also emphasizes the importance of the participation …

EASTER TIME: LIFE NEVER ENDS AND LOVE NEVER DIES

IN AFRICA, DISABILITY IS OFTEN UNDERSTOOD AS A CURSE. HOWEVER, DISABILITY MAY HIT ANYONE. WORLD CELEBRITIES ARE NOT EXEMPTED AS THEY ALSO HAVE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. THE FOLLOWING STORIES TELL US THAT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES ARE NOT TO BE HIDDEN BUT WELCOMED THEY WAY THEY ARE Grey’s Anatomy star Caterina Scorsone is a mom to three girls — Eliza, 10 …

THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DISABLED PERSONS 2023

International Day of Disabled Persons recognises visible and invisible disabilities, to promote the importance of inclusion in life and the workplace. An annual event, World Disability Day is hosted by the United Nations and encourages leaders across the globe to value the unique contributions of disabled people.   When is the International Day of Disabled Persons 2023?  International Day of Disabled Persons is the 3rd of December 2023. First launched …

AN INCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS TO LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND

A Christmas message from Stephen He writes about his experience of what Christmas with his disabled child is like for him and his family “Many parents find Christmas difficult. This is partly because of the practical challenges of making sure everything goes to plan: family gatherings, travelling upcountry, the decorations and so on. But it’s more because of the emotional ups …

STOP THE STIGMA, BREAK THE SILENCE

The word stigma comes from the Greek word for “mark.” Generally, stigma is a negative set of beliefs about people with specific characteristics. For example, ethnic or religious minorities, or people affected by specific diseases may encounter stigma. People with disabilities have been stigmatized throughout history. In many cultures, disability has been associated with curses, disease, dependence, and helplessness. A …

Supporting disabled children through and beyond the Coronavirus outbreak

COVID-19 pandemic has hit Africa not only as a health crisis but also as a devastating socio-economic crisis that may persist over the months and years to come. Although children do not represent a high-risk group for direct COVID-19 fatality, the pandemic posts far-reaching secondary impacts that heighten risks to African children’s rights and wellbeing. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic …