
Guidance from autistic people in Africa aligned to the UN Convention on the Rights of People With Disabilities • #AutismInAfrica #ActuallyAutistic #CRPD #UNCRPD
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We provide information to help leaders, caregivers, autism professionals and others with an interest in autism in Africa to support autistic people according to the CRPD.
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Important recommendations below
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1. Political participation
2. Legislative reforms including implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025
3. Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
4. Inclusive education
5. Social protection
Lived experiences will inform the #ACHPR recommendations.
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@inABLEorg has been one of our amazing allies in the neurodivergent community promoting neurodiversity in all spears of life and today we're glad in announcing that they've nominated for the Most accessible event at the MICE Awards. Vote below africamicesummit.org/africa-…

ALT Image Description: Certificate of nomination from the Africa MICE Awards 2026 recognizing inABLE as a nominee for Most Accessible Event. The certificate features the Africa MICE Awards 2026 logo at the top, a gold and cream background, and a nominee ribbon seal at the bottom. Text states that inABLE has been nominated in the Most Accessible Event category for the Africa MICE Awards 2026. Signatures of the host, Kezy Mukiri, and chairperson, Mulemwa Moongwa, appear at the bottom.
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How many people in Africa have heard of autism, would recognise the signs as distinct from, say, demonic possession, and would think of getting themselves or their children diagnosed, and have access to autism diagnostic services?
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How many diagnosticians in Africa are able to recognise the signs of autism in, say, adult women who use speech to communicate?
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Knowing the stigma of autism in certain parts of Africa, how many people who do know what autism is actually attempt to have their children diagnosed?
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Parents hitting their children was not part of traditional African culture.
It came with colonisation.
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Many of the people who are wearing them do so because they have conditions such as these that render them particularly vulnerable to worsened symptoms and extreme disability if they should fall ill.
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As we mark World #AutismAwarenessDay and step into Autism Awareness Month, this year’s theme, “Autism and Humanity — Every Life Has Value,” reminds us that every autistic person deserves respect, dignity, and opportunity.
The Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, for the very first time in Kenya, recognises and protects the rights of the neurodiverse community, including individuals on the autism spectrum.
This month, I urge every household and community to learn, understand, and include. Don’ shun what you don’t yet understand. Scan the QR code to read the full Act. #VIP
A life of having one's abilities underestimated: a new documentary on Autism in Africa.
youtu.be/oWE5ZKv08gA?si=VHZW…
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Visibility in North Africa: Confronting the Web of Violence
As we move forward in our campaign for Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31), we highlight the lived realities of trans individuals in Morocco. Visibility is not just about being seen; it is about challenging the
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🌍 Happy Trans Day of Visibility! In West Africa, trans and non-binary people are building movements, holding communities together, and showing up; even under some of the most difficult conditions on the continent.
The director of Horizon, a community-based organisation committed to defending the rights of transgender and non-binary people in the region, says their work is motivated by the resilience of their beneficiaries and their courage in facing daily challenges.
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🌍 Bonne Journée de la visibilité trans ! En Afrique de l'Ouest, les personnes trans et non binaires mettent en place des mouvements, soudent leurs communautés et se font entendre, même dans certaines des conditions les plus difficiles du continent.
Le directeur d'Horizon, une organisation communautaire engagée dans la défense des droits des personnes transgenres et non binaires dans la région, explique que son travail est motivé par la résilience de ses bénéficiaires et par leur courage face aux défis quotidiens.
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🌍 Feliz Dia da Visibilidade Trans! Na África Ocidental, as pessoas trans e não binárias estão a construir movimentos, a manter as comunidades unidas e a marcar presença; mesmo nas condições mais difíceis do continente.
O diretor da Horizon, uma organização comunitária empenhada na defesa dos direitos das pessoas transgénero e não binárias na região, afirma que o seu trabalho é motivado pela resiliência dos seus beneficiários e pela coragem com que enfrentam os desafios diários.
#TDOV2026
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Visibility matters. Protection matters more.
On this Trans Day of Visibility, stand with trans people fighting to live freely and safely through our link in the Bio.
Every one deserves rights to live freely
Support. Share. Speak out. 🌈
#TransVisibility #TransRightsAreHumanRights
🏳️⚧️On Trans Day of Visibility, we share this article from @thekhrc's Adrian Kibe on the growing climate of repression against transgender persons and their rights in Africa #TDOV @AdrianMuchugu @cancivlib @TGEUorg @LRCSouthAfrica @libertyhq @humanrightshrlc inclo.net/latest/update/tran…
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Today, as we celebrate Trans Day of Visibility 💙🤍💗
We honor the strength, courage, and resilience of the trans community. Your existence is powerful, your stories matter, and your visibility is a force that continues to inspire change in the world.
You are not invisible. You are seen, valued, and deserving of love, respect, and safety—every single day.
We stand with you, we celebrate you, and we will continue to fight for a world where you can live freely and proudly as your true selves. 🏳️⚧️✨Happy Trans day of visibilty 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🥰
It's never “just” anxiety.
🧵 New preprint from the PGC Anxiety Working Group: the largest GWAS of generalised anxiety symptoms to date, analysing 700k across 14 cohorts. 📄 Skelton et al found 74 genome-wide significant loci, 39 novel for anxiety doi.org/10.1101/2025.07.10.2…
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Disabled doesn't mean the same as 'unable'. Disabled doesn't mean you can't do anything at all. It also doesn't mean you're worse than everyone else at everything. You may even be better than most people at some things, and still be disabled.
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Femi Taiwo is an autistic Web programmer of Nigerian origin, living in South Africa. Here he talks about collaborating with neurodivergent people such as himself in the workplace.
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Our international patners and actual autistic people, please do join us tomorrow evening. Cc @ekverstania @UDPKenya @UBONGOtz
Join KISE for a powerful Live Autism Dialogue
Gain expert insights, ask your questions, and be part of an important conversation.
📅 5th March 2026
⏰ 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
🎙️ Tune in via @KISE_OFFICIAL
Set your reminder and join us live ,we can’t wait to connect with you #KISE #AutismDialogue #AutismAwarenessKenya #InclusiveEducation
Wherever we do autism advocacy in Africa, we must also do advocacy for the rights of LGBTQ+ people, because of the intersection between the two. Often autistic people in Africa face a ban on who they are are.


























