We sincerely thank all our partners and supporters for their valuable support and contribution to the success of the International Week of Deaf People 2026. Your collaboration and commitment have made this event, possible and meaningful.

On behalf of the Rwanda National Union of the Deaf (RNUD), I extend my sincere appreciation to all Deaf rights advocates, partners, and allies who continue to work tirelessly to promote equality, inclusion, accessibility, and the full realization of Deaf people’s rights.

Umuntu wese ufite ubumuga bwo kutumva no kutavuga, yemerewe Serivise iyo ariyo yose, haba, munzego z’ubuyobozi, muri RIB n’ahandi ahari ho hose. @ngomadistrict @ngoma_district @rnusli_ @ncpdrwanda @uphlsorg @uwezorwanda @unicefrwanda

Over the past three years, 3,217 children have been screened for ear and hearing conditions, with 312 receiving clinical treatment and 643 fitted with digital hearing aids. @uphls @giz_rwanda @NUDOR_Rw @unicefrw @ncpdrwanda @rnuslinfo @NgomaDistrict

They even received a "sign name"! Don’t be surprised if it starts trending in the Deaf community! Together, let’s continue breaking communication barriers and building a more inclusive society where "Deaf people’s human rights are respected and promoted."

✨ "Guess who joined us for #IWD2026?" 🤟🏽 This year, we were honoured to have a "MTN CEO" accept the " #GlobalLeadersChallenge" and take a step toward promoting Deaf people’s rights and inclusion.

Welcome to International Sign Language Day! 💙🤟 Today, we celebrate the beauty and importance of sign language, promote inclusion, and recognize the rights and contributions of Deaf people around the world.

Sign language is communication. Sign language is inclusion. Sign language is connection. Let’s build a world where everyone is seen, heard, respected, and included. youtube.com/live/gaY0yAkVXAE

Guess who joined us for #IWD2026? 🤟🏽 This year, we were honoured to have a GIZ Inclusion Officer accept the #GlobalLeadersChallenge and take a step toward promoting Deaf people’s rights and inclusion. They even received a sign name!

Don’t be surprised if it starts trending in the Deaf community! 😄 Together, let’s continue breaking communication barriers and building a more inclusive society where Deaf people’s human rights are respected and promoted.

@rnudeaf , with support from @CBM, is conducting a community-based ear & hearing screening campaign in @NgomaDistrict , 21–30 September 2026.

The campaign offers free screenings to help detect hearing loss and ear conditions early, promoting inclusive access to quality hearing healthcare. 📷 Let’s raise awareness together!

The first Rwandan Sign Language Dictionary – a decade of advocacy pays off Former Rwandan Minister of Local Government presenting the Rwandan Sign Language Dictionary

International Week of Deaf People 2026 | 21–25 September. @rnudeaf celebrates Deaf people, Deaf culture & human rights under the theme “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights.” Final Celebration: @NgomaDistrict .

advance disability inclusion, accessibility & meaningful participation in local governance and service delivery.

@rnudeaf , with support from @giz_rwanda through the LG4P project, strengthened the capacity of 15 @ncpdrwanda representatives in @RuhangoDistrict , @Nyamagabe & @Nyamasheke to engage local governments, identify barriers,

Together with key stakeholders, we identified barriers and practical solutions to advance disability inclusion, accessibility and participation in local governance.

@rnudeaf and @roppdwu , with @giz_rwanda support through #LG4P, held capacity-building dialogues for PWD leaders in @NgomaDistrict , @BureraDistrict and @NyabihuDistrict .

RNUD welcomes Deaf, Partners , friends and Rwandans at large to celebrate with us the International Deaf awareness week which will start from 21st-25th /September/2026 the National celebration will be held in @NgomaDistrict on 25th/september/2026

🔊 @rnudeaf , in partnership with Hearing Health Rwanda, is providing free ear & hearing screenings in @RubavuDistrict from 31 Aug–11 Sept 2026, supported by CBM. Together for an Inclusive Rwanda! 🇷🇼 @rnudeaf #CBM @hearinghealthrw @inclusiverwand1