The Disability Lane
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A feminist digital civic space to raise awareness on gender and disability concerns for social justice and inclusion of women and girls with disabilities.
Kampala, Uganda
Joined June 2019
Here is the link to the Space. https://t.co/Sj9QWh1b99 set your reminder, 6 PM EAT!
Join us, today, 6PM at the .@UNinUganda as we discuss the advancement of disability inclusion and access to justice. The conversation will be moderated by .@DisabilityLane’s team leader.
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Digital skilling is a feminist strategy. When Ugandan girls know their rights, understand technology, and feel confident online, digital violence loses power. #EndDigitalViolence #16DaysOfActivism
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We are in Mbarara for the 3rd leg of the in person training of young women with disabilities on social media and digital advocacy to increase Awareness of the African Disability Protocol in their Communities. The young women are currently receiving digital training to enable
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Todays session is about digital advocacy using X for greater reach... @jmary_nsimbi @EvelyeneB20757 @DisabilityLane #disabilityinclusive
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@UNinUganda Amazing insight Catherine, OPDs require unrestricted funds, and they are really doing amazing work at grassroots, and indeed we can find them when we look for them intentionally. Like, in Uganda, we can always work with DCDOs to find them.
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@UNinUganda Great work and indeed to include everybody we need to shift our way of doing things
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@UNinUganda “Inclusion means encouraging and guiding, even with writing reports for grants. Inclusive access includes accompanying applicants who are differently able, through the grants process” ——@mugabocathy
#16DaysOfActivism
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@UNinUganda “@JudiciaryUG has made significant strides in advancing disability inclusion. Courts now have ramps, as well as assign sign language interpreters. Additionally, they are coming up with rules and guidelines on how cases of PWDs are handled.” —— HW @WillyAtono
#16DaysOfActivism
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@UNinUganda “To support Differently abled persons, @Makerere has put in place a Disability resource Center.” —@OdongPatricia on Advancing Disability Inclusion and Access to Justice #16DaysOfActivism
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Uganda’s tech companies and platforms must partner with women’s rights and disability rights movements to address digital harms — not just profit from digital growth. #EndDigitalViolence #16DaysOfActivism
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In commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, our team leader will moderate the conversation titled ‘Advancing Disability Inclusion and Access to Justice’. This will be hosted by .@UNinUganda X space. Join the conversation today at 6PM EAT.
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Online privacy is power. Ugandan girls need to know how to control their digital footprints — from passwords to consent to safe sharing. #EndDigitalViolence #16DaysOfActivism2025
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Digital violence is not “just online drama.” It destroys confidence, disrupts livelihoods, and can escalate into offline harm. We must take it seriously. #16DaysOfActivism #EndDigitalViolence
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Let’s create safe online learning communities: platforms where women and girls can upskill, connect, and support each other free from harassment. #EndDigitalViolence #16DaysOfActivism
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We are absolutely looking forward to it!
As we continue to celebrate #IDPD2025, I will be joining fellow advocates today on a Twitter Space hosted by @ntvuganda in partnership @LftWUG to discuss What It Really Means To Involve Persons With Disabilities. Tune in at exactly 4PM as we keep pushing for true inclusion.
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Young women with disabilities face double discrimination online — sexism and ableism. Inclusive skilling programs must teach them how to navigate and resist digital harm. #EndDigitalViolence #16DaysOfActivism2025
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Disability affairs state minister Hellen Grace Asamo has encouraged PWDs to stand up for their rights, saying no one is going to hand them anything if they don’t fight for it. DETAILS 👇🏽#VisionUpdates
https://t.co/sSQ96dAllJ
newvision.co.ug
“Disabled people must be seen and heard. Be visible in your spaces, demand your rights.”
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