Tag: Inclusion
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Australians with disability share their stories for IDPwD 2025 with ABC coverage
ABC marks IDPwD 2025 with a powerful focus on Australian voices The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is marking International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) 2025 with its strongest, most personal coverage yet. Running from November 19 to December 10, ABC’s dedicated programming shines a national spotlight on Australians living with disabilities, sharing their stories,…
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Rare Skin Condition in Singaporean Girl Highlights Bullying and the Need for Awareness
Understanding the Condition Behind the Marks A rare skin condition affecting a nine-year-old in Singapore has drawn attention to how physical differences can impact a child’s daily life. While the specific diagnosis remains private for the family, experts say that such conditions can cause marks or patches that differ in color from surrounding skin. In…
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Rare Skin Condition Shaped Like a KPop Demon Hunters Character
Background A nine-year-old girl in Singapore, Phoebe Hu, has drawn attention not for her achievements but for a rare skin condition that alters the color and texture of her skin. While the marks on the fictional character Rumi in Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters are depicted as purple, Phoebe’s skin exhibits light brown patches and irregular…
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International Day for Tolerance 2025: History, Significance, and Promoting Peaceful Coexistence
Understanding International Day for Tolerance International Day for Tolerance, observed on November 16 each year, is a global reminder to embrace diversity, reject discrimination, and foster peaceful coexistence. Instituted to promote mutual respect and understanding among people of different cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds, the day invites individuals, communities, and nations to reflect on the values…
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Alice Wong, Writer and Disability Rights Advocate, Dies at 51
Obituary: Alice Wong, Writer and Disability Rights Advocate, Dies at 51 Alice Wong, a prominent writer and tireless advocate for disability rights, died on Friday in a hospital in San Francisco. She was 51. The family confirmed that the cause of death was an infection. A lifelong fighter for equal access and opportunity, Wong left…
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Alice Wong: A Lifelong Advocate for Disability Rights Leaves a Lasting Legacy
Remembering a Relentless Voice for Disability Rights Alice Wong, a celebrated writer and tireless advocate for disability rights, has died at the age of 51 in a San Francisco hospital. Born with muscular dystrophy, Wong dedicated her life to advancing equal rights, accessibility, and the inclusion of people with disabilities in every facet of society.…
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Celebrating a Relentless Voice for Disability Rights: Alice Wong Dies at 51
A life devoted to advocacy and art Alice Wong, a writer and relentless advocate for disability rights, passed away recently at the age of 51 in a hospital in San Francisco. Born with muscular dystrophy, she transformed personal experience into a powerful public platform, challenging assumptions and demanding equal rights, accessible spaces, and a seat…
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HIV-Positive Nawanyaga Announces Bid for Youth MP in Central Region
Ugandan Youth Advocate Announces Bid for Central Region Youth MP Kampala — In a move that underscores rising youth engagement in Ugandan politics, HIV-positive activist Gloria Nawanyaga has declared her candidacy for the position of Youth Member of Parliament (MP) for the Central Region in the 2026–2031 term. The announcement, made via a post on…
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Working Life: Finding Your Corner in Sexual Health—Hopeful, Pragmatic, Real
Finding a Corner in Sexual Health that Feels Real In the field of sexual health, the most lasting work often emerges from a simple belief: services should feel like they genuinely belong to the people who need them most. For clinicians, researchers, teachers, and community organizers, that belief translates into a daily practice built on…
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Working Life: I found my corner in sexual health because it’s hopeful, pragmatic, and real
Finding a Corner That Feels Like Belonging When I reflect on my journey, I realize I was drawn to sexual health because it’s hopeful, pragmatic, and profoundly rooted in real-life experiences. The work sits at the intersection of science and humanity, asking not only what we know, but how we apply that knowledge to help…