Menstrual hygiene training for Deaf Girls in progress

Due to poverty, ignorance and gaps within the education policies to benefit deaf girls, majority are never enrolled in school and thus high prevailing rates of illiteracy. This has many negative consequences on deaf girls’ rights, for instance, if they cannot count, then it is hard for them to independently operate any business however small…

To facilitate effective advocacy, evidence-based data/information is paramount. This program therefore focus on collection, documentation and dissemination of information in regard to deaf girls rights (education, health, access to justice, among others).Deaf girls and members of their house holds after the 3 days training in basic sign language communication training in April 2022

Sex education to girls here in Uganda is done in school and at home. The educators are teachers and peers, parents especially mothers, other family members like the paternal aunties and big sisters. Due to communication barrier, the deaf girls miss out on this and have faced many negative consequences. It is important to note…

The majority of deaf girls are born in poor families. The cost of living is too high for them, and they can hardly afford the basic necessities of life. DGR works to address this challenge amongst the deaf girls and their households through training and linking them to existing economic opportunities/resources. This includes the special…

Adequate data on deaf people, including deaf girls is almost non-existent. One may assume that deep at the grassroots levels the community leaders (Local Council I chairpersons) have data on the deaf people/girls in their community. It is surprising to note that majority are ignorant of their existence within communities of their jurisdiction. Other alternative…

Deaf Girls do not physically live in their own world. Communication barriers have greatly contributed to rights violations against the deaf girls. Bridging the communication gap amongst the deaf girls and between them and the hearing community is instrumental for them to realize their rights. The best way to do this is to train them…

Having positive laws in favor of deaf girls’ rights is vital in realizing their rights. Laws alone are not adequate, as making them functional to benefit the target group is equally important. We note that Uganda, to a large extent, has a positive legal framework for rights promotion and protection for deaf girls. Implementation of…

This program specifically focuses on awareness raising on deafness, including causes, effects, laws, duties, and rights, and relating to/communicating with a deaf person. The family/household members and policy makers, and implementers (including the police and health workers) are the key targets. This plays a big role in creating a positive attitude/practice towards deaf people, especially…