@sofiaisari

President of the European Union of the Deaf (EUD), Board Member of the Hellenic Federation of the Deaf, Former efsliDI Chair, and Kindergarten Head Teacher

 Athens-Brussels
eud.eu
Joined July 2013
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🎬 Episode 1 of EUD TV is nearly here. EUD President Sofia Isari will present the first episode alongside guest speaker Delphine Le Maire, our Policy Officer! 📆 Full Members launch: 23 April 🌍 Public launch: 28 April 📺 Trailer: youtube.com/@EUDTV #EUDTV
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Big news! We’re thrilled to launch EUD TV – a new video platform created by and for the deaf community across Europe! 📺 Trailer is out now: youtube.com/@EUDTV 🔑 Full Members: exclusive launch on 23 April 🌍 Public launch: 28 April #EUDTV #SignLanguageRights #40YearsOfEUD
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EUD President @sofiaisari is at #GDS2025 in Berlin 🇩🇪 Pushing for deaf rights & national sign languages in global commitments. A great moment to strengthen cooperation with @WFDeaf_org 💪 #CommitToChange #OverABillionReasons @GDS_Disability @IDA_CRPD_Forum @BMZ_Bund @GP_Inclusion
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We are now in the second day of the EUD Board meeting in Munich! Swipe to see the Bavarian Deaf Association’s building, where we have been warmly welcomed! #EUD #DeafRights #SignLanguage #WhatsEUD #EUDinMunich #DeafCommunity
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Our President, @sofiaisari, had the honour of taking part in the event organised by the Hellenic Sports Federation of the Deaf on the occasion of International Women’s Day. A heartfelt thank you to the organisers for the invitation and excellent event!
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🌍✨ International Women’s Day 2025 ✨🌍 Today, we celebrate 40 years of the European Union of the Deaf (EUD), ensuring that deaf women across Europe are represented and not left behind! 👏💜 📽️ Watch our video to see how we’re making a difference! 🎬👇 #IWD2025 #DeafWomen
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Honored to meet EP President Roberta Metsola at the Disability Intergroup New Year’s Reception. Grateful for her commitment to disability rights & excited to work together for accessibility and equality for Deaf people across Europe. A truly inspiring conversation! 🇪🇺🤍 @EUD_
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The EUD Impact Report 2024 is out! Discover our key achievements in advocacy, policy, and inclusion for Deaf people across Europe. Enjoy reading!
European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
10 Feb 2025
EUD Impact Report 2024 – Now Available! EUD is proud to present our Impact Report 2024, showcasing a year of advocacy, policy work, and initiatives advancing Deaf rights across Europe. 🔗 Read the full report here: eud.eu/publications/impact-r… #EUD #ImpactReport #D
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It’s my pleasure as EUD President to welcome Delphine le Maire as our new Policy Officer! For the first time, EUD’s policy team is fully deaf-led—a historic milestone to start 2025. Welcome, Delphine!
European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
6 Jan 2025
We are pleased to welcome Delphine le Maire from Belgium as our new Policy Officer. This is a significant step as EUD now has a fully deaf-led policy team for the first time. Welcome, Delphine! #DeafRights #SignLanguageRights #DeafRepresentation
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Thank you, 2024, for all we’ve achieved together! This post reflects on the incredible milestones we’ve reached this year, and we’re excited for a healthy, happy, and impactful 2025 ahead. 🌟Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous New Year!🌟
European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
31 Dec 2024
🎉 Happy New Year from EUD! 📩 Read our New Year message and subscribe for updates: 🔗 mailchi.mp/eud.eu/newyear202… #HappyNewYear2025 #SignLanguageRights #DeafCommunity
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We now start the #ERDS2024 panel on commitments to advance #DisabilityInclusion - key to the @GDS_Disability. Moderated by @sofiaisari, President @EUD_Brussels, with: - @carolinebinc @valuable500 - Nora Shabani @UNICEF - Dr. Annette von Kalckreuth @bmas_bund - Rebekka Weiß, @microsoftde
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As European Commissioner for Equality @helenadalli concludes her mandate, EUD President @sofiaisari thanked her for her work towards inclusion and equality throughout Europe and her excellent cooperation with EUD. Wishing her all the best for the future! #EDPD2024 #Equality
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📸 A proud moment at #EDPD2024! Deaf delegations from European Union of the Deaf, European Disability Forum, European Deafblind Union, European Deaf Students’ Union, and Me-CRPD Portugal came together to champion disability rights and inclusion. #SignLanguageRights
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Today, EUD Board brainstormed strategies with Policy Manager @Alexblxs1 on the future of the #CERV Programme. Together, we're shaping plans to promote equality, protect Deaf rights, and advocate for inclusive EU policies. 🤝 #DeafInclusion #SignLanguageRights #EUDisabilityRights
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As EUD President, I had the pleasure of thanking @helenadalli for her outstanding work on equality and inclusion across Europe. Wishing her all the best for the future! #Equality #Inclusion
European Union of the Deaf@EUD_Brussels
29 Nov 2024
As European Commissioner for Equality @helenadalli concludes her mandate, EUD President @sofiaisari thanked her for her work towards inclusion and equality throughout Europe and her excellent cooperation with EUD. Wishing her all the best for the future! #EDPD2024 #Equality
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At #EDPD2024, EUD President Sofia Isari @sofiaisari called for bold action to advance the European Disability Rights Strategy: 🗣️ Officialise 29 EU National Sign Languages as EU languages! EU Deaf citizens must be able to communicate with EU institutions in their sign languages
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At #EDPD2024, State Secretary Ádám Kósa highlighted EUD's work and supported a European Day of Sign Languages (EDSL)! A major step for linguistic equality and Deaf inclusion in the EU. ✊ #SignLanguageRights #InclusionMatters
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EUD President Sofia Isari warmly greets @MyEDF President Yannis Vardakastanis at #EDPD2024! Together, EUD and EDF stand united in advocating for the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities across Europe. #DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters
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EUD is proud to have our Board Members Sofia Isari, Ronit Laquerrière-Leven, Andy Van Hoorebeke, Paal Richard Peterson, and David Buxton, along with staff, attending the European Day of Persons with Disabilities (EDPD) 2024 in Brussels on 28–29 November. #EDPD2024
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Today, EUD supports the International Conference of Institutes of Sign Languages in Ljubljana, Slovenia! 🎥 EUD President Sofia Isari shared a message, backing the creation of IASLI to advance sign language recognition & standardisation globally. #IASLI2024
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