African Journalists with Disabilities

Thank you for showing up today at our official launch @MoraaSylvia @AJwdlaunch

"AI-powered content systems now shape public understanding in real time.This transformatn creates extraordinary opportunities: journalists wt disabilities can bypass traditional gatekeepers,use assistive technologies to report effectively&challenge stereotypes"-@RobertKayanja

"The launch of the long overdue Africa Journalists with Disabilities Association or network is a bit personal to me. This is a milestone for human rights, dignity, and Africa’s democratic future." -@RobertKayanja #AJwdLaunch

"Disability is not about the other person. It is not far-fetched. Anyone can have a disability, and this is why it should be our collective responsibility to work together to ensure our societies have facilities that enable disability inclusion" @RobertKayanja.of @UN_Nigeria

Thank you #AshleyNyaleyDupoint of #DisabilityBelongs for showing up at our launch today

Dr Sylivia of NeuroDivergents Society of Kenya

,,,2/2 #ApostleAAronWright, Exec. Director, NCD, Liberia Ashley DuPont and Ariel Simms of #DisabilityBelongs ajwd.org/africas-journa…

#AfricanJopurnalistswithDisabilities . As we officially commenced operation today, we say a big thank you to #SallyNduta of UDPK,Ronald Kayanja , United Nations #AlhassanAbdul, President, NUJ, @AliceMundia of DTSK,#DRSlyiviaAkinsitu of NDSK, #ZiadaKilobo of NIMCA 1/2

"...other organisations of persons with disabilities has been on the forefront in policy advocacy. This discussion is timely to change the narrative across the continent" -#AliceMundia of @DTSK21

"...The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, the Persons with disabilities Act, 2025. Kenya has also ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with disabilities. The Differently Talented Society of Kenya - DTSK alongside ...: #Alicemundia @DTSK21

"They face bullying stigma and discrimination. Kenya has a robust legal framework enshrining the rights of Persons with disabilities:- #AliceMundia

"The digital space presents barriers for neurodivergent journalists many of them use the social media platforms to share their lived experiences and advocate for inclusivity" - #AliceMundia

The establishment of @AJwDisabilities is timely and we will continue to strengthen partnership -#AlhassanAbdul, President @NUJofficial

Sall Nduta , CEO @UDPKenya goodwill.message

"We assured you of @UN_Nigeria support" - @RobertKayanja

Dr Sylivia Akinsitu of Differently Talented Society of Kenya

"We look forward to impact, collaboration"-#ZiadaKilobo

"Persons with disabilities must not be absent on the tabke"-@RobertKayanja of @UN_Nigeria

Dr Sylivia of NeuroDivergents Society of Kenya

Dr Sylivia Akinsitu of Differently Talented Society of Kenya