By Uganda will this month join the rest of the world to mark International Deaf Awareness Week, with organisers pledging to use the platform to confront persistent barriers faced by people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The Uganda National Association of the Deaf (UNAD), working with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, announced that activities will run from September 23–29, 2025, culminating in a national celebration in Kampala.
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According to UNAD, the week will go beyond symbolic events and directly challenge society to address issues of accessibility and inclusion. Many deaf Ugandans continue to struggle with limited access to education, inadequate sign language interpretation in health facilities, and stigma in workplaces.
“International Deaf Awareness Week is not just about awareness, but about action. We want to highlight the daily struggles deaf people face and remind policymakers of their responsibility to create equal opportunities,” the association said in a statement.
Planned activities include community dialogues, awareness campaigns, and cultural showcases to celebrate deaf identity while drawing attention to gaps in policy and service delivery.
Government representatives who attended the launch pledged commitment to disability rights, noting that the week would provide a platform to strengthen inclusive programmes already underway.
With Uganda’s deaf community numbering in the tens of thousands, organisers say the events will give visibility to a group too often marginalised in national conversations, while pushing for recognition of sign language as a tool of empowerment and inclusion.
