Kenyan President William Ruto delivers opening address at International Association of Refugee and Migration Judges 14th World Conference in Nairobi. Raises concerns about climate refugees and trafficking victims. States Refugee protection is about human dignity.

@MtumaKen @DenizSliq He is creating a safe space for all.

@MtumaKen @DenizSliq He’s improving systems & pushing for equality. This world isn’t only for the able-bodied, and he’s making sure those who come after him can live in a society that includes them & allows them to be self-sufficient. A true shujaa.

@XDonDawn @DenizSliq Haha, what he lacks in sight, he makes up for in brains

@DenizSliq Bro is smart though. He is the blind one but it is them who didn't see him coming.

@Nance_K_ @DenizSliq Exactly. His experiences changed the way I view accessibility for PWD's. Like Braille included in signage, a lift with sound that indicates number of floor, ramps. There's so much we take for granted

@Winrose2 @DenizSliq People are ignorant and ableist, and it's crazy. They don't stop for a minute to think what it's like to be in the shoes of PWDs and how their lives are affected by the ignorance of an ableist society and its systems.

@DenizSliq That's my cousin. He is a brilliant human rights lawyer. Everyone should be treated with dignity and these institutions need to learn that pwd's deserve to be treated equally.

Indeed, that’s me. I owe a duty to the movement—to challenge ableist policies and practices that strip Persons with Disabilities of their dignity. I will do it again and again, in my name or otherwise. #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights @UDPKenya @JSupercharge @MokuaManyara

The law has the upper hand. Once again Wilson Macharia (@NderituMash )has demonstrated the importance of knowing and fighting for one's rights. Under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, persons with disabilities are entitled to: 1. Full control over their financial affairs

Our CEO Sally Nduta's ( @SallyNduta1 ) opinion piece on "Cost of Disability Inclusion" was featured on the Nation ( @NationAfrica ) Newspaper yesterday (17/07/2025). In the article, she commends the passage of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2025, but raises critical

📸 Kicking off the first day of Africa Regional Workshop on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities! We are bringing together experts and stakeholders to shape transformative #LegalReform and advance equal #AccessToJustice for persons with disabilities across #Africa 🧵

This morning, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote speech at the Africa Regional Conference on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities, hosted by @ICJ_org. It was inspiring to engage with attendees from across the continent. In my speech, I stressed that access

Justice must be accessible on an equal basis. That’s not just a goal — it’s law. From Article 13 of the CRPD to the Africa Disability Protocol, the legal foundation for disability-inclusive justice is already in place. The question is: Are we complying? Hon. CJ Martha Koome

Shitaye Astawes, ADF’s Director for Advocacy and Communication, delivered a powerful keynote at the African Regional Workshop on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities. 📖 Read the full speech here: https://t.co/kBJTacSVHi #DisabilityRights #AccessToJustice #UNCRPD

Under the STAJ (Social Transformation through Access to Justice) blueprint, a framework developed by the Kenya Judiciary, Kenya is prioritizing: Accessible court infrastructure Disability-inclusive hiring Use of assistive tech in courtrooms Rights-based training for judges. This

1️⃣ El 14 y 15 de mayo se realizó en Nairobi (Kenia) el Taller Regional sobre Acceso a la Justicia para Personas con Discapacidad, organizado por la @ICJ_Africa y United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK).

📣 New @ICJ_org report spotlights urgent gaps in #disabilityrights across Africa—here's what it means for people with #albinism: ➡️Weak access to justice—cases often go uninvestigated. ➡️Political underrepresentation & stigma. ➡️Inclusive education remains out of reach. ➡️Urgent

📄 Read more about our intervention and why these guidelines are essential to realizing the full potential of the Protocol: https://t.co/w1MUGITOD9 #ACHPR83OS #ACHPR #DisabilityRights #AfricanDisabilityProtocol #HumanRights #Accountability (2/2)

🗣️ At the 83rd Ordinary Session of the @achpr_cadhp, the ICJ delivered a statement urging the Commission to develop clear and comprehensive guidelines on periodic reporting for States Parties to ensure the full and effective implementation of the African Disability Protocol (1/2)