In this post, young people Ellie May and Isla discuss their experience of being deaf and why the Sign Language Act (Northern Ireland) 2026 is important. They argue that the Act “gives us hope for the future” as it “sends a powerful message that deaf people are capable and deserve […]
Education
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Dr Erika Jiménez responds to a blog by Tahera, a young girl from Afghanistan. She explores the impact of discrimination faced by Afghan women and girls on their right to education. She highlights research which connects reduced school attendance with risks to children such as child labour, forced marriage, exploitation, […]
In this blog, Tahera, a young girl from Afghanistan, takes us through the crowded streets of Quetta. She highlights the lives of children who should be in school but instead must work to survive. She describes, for example, a girl selling gajras (flower garlands). Tahera’s blog is a powerful reminder […]