Disability Observer 2022 Issue 3
Motion to setup Parliamentary Caucus on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted By Isaacs Mwale Since the year 2020, Deaf Zimbabwe Trust has been advocating with the Parliament of Zimbabwe for the establishment of a Parliamentary Disability Caucus. On the 5th of April Parliament approved a motion to establish a Parliamentary Disability Caucus. The …
The Deaf Bulletin 2020 Issue 5
The deaf Bulletin 2020 Issue 5 Re-thinking inclusivity in emergency education by Edith Nyabvure The impact of COVID-19 is worse for people in lower socio-economic groups. Children with disabilities have been left behind in alternative education interventions.So far, mainstream responses for continued learning during the COVID-19 crisis have focused on online learning and the use …
Addressing Election Disputes and Election Offenses in Zimbabwe
Addressing Election Disputes and Election Offenses in Zimbabwe Challenges around an election should not necessarily be perceived as weakness in the system, but as evidence of the strength and openness of the political system.1 The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) requires that any person whose right to vote and be elected has …
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Towards Disability Inclusion in textbooks
Towards Disability Inclusion in textbooks. Representation of people with disabilities in different spheres of life has often been inadequate as different organisations and individuals continue to call for equal representations on all platforms. School textbooks are no exception as they not only mirror societies but also shape cultural perspectives and practices. The visibility of people …