New deaf society champions disability rights
The Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare on Monday launched the Deaf Empowerment Society (DES), a new initiative aimed at advancing advocacy, inclusion, and support for the deaf community in South Sudan. The society seeks to create a safe space for people with hearing disabilities while promoting equal opportunities and empowerment across the country. Speaking during the launch, the Undersecretary in the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, Adeng Andrew Malua
South Sudan has launched the Deaf Empowerment Society (DES), a new organization dedicated to advocating for and supporting individuals with hearing disabilities. The initiative aims to foster inclusion and provide equal opportunities for the deaf community across the nation. Government officials have pledged to implement policies that ensure persons with disabilities are involved in decision-making and that their needs are reflected in budgets and programs. The society also calls for expanded sign language interpretation services beyond the capital to reach rural areas and urges an end to discrimination against people with disabilities.
The establishment of the Deaf Empowerment Society signifies a crucial step towards greater inclusivity and the protection of rights for a marginalized community in South Sudan.
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