Deborah Tigere
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New Horizon: Balancing aid dependency, development
The Zimbabwe Humanitarian Response Plan (2020) has guided response plans and appeals for assistance.
By Deborah Tigere
Nov. 4, 2022
New Horizon: Attitude a major barrier for achieving disability inclusion
The Constitution for Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act, 2013 provides for disability and clearly recognises the rights of people with disabilities.
By Deborah Tigere
Nov. 25, 2022
Inclusive social protection: Leaving no one behind
Social protection systems will vary from country to country taking into account a number.
By Deborah Tigere
Dec. 16, 2022
Prevention of hearing loss a priority for universal health
The World Report on Hearing recommends cost effective public health measures to address hearing loss guided by the acronym “H.E.A.R.I.N.G”.
By Deborah Tigere
Mar. 3, 2023
Perspectives: Enhancing digital inclusion for women with disabilities
Women with disabilities have been denied the opportunity to participate on an equal basis as others.
By Deborah Tigere
Mar. 19, 2023
Disaster preparedness is everyone’s responsibility
Disasters are caused by natural or man-made induced hazards and their frequency and impact is likely to increase in the coming years due to increased vulnerability
By Deborah Tigere
Apr. 14, 2023
Diversity, equity and inclusion: Key organisational imperatives
Employees avoid reporting on such disparities because they fear losing their jobs or intimidation.
By Deborah Tigere
May. 12, 2023
Assistive devices a necessity for people with disabilities
Physical modifications in the built environment are necessary and this may include ramps, wider entrances, grab rails to enable support and easy access.
By Deborah Tigere
May. 26, 2023
Perspectives: Women and eye health
The challenges associated with access and acceptance are more common for women than men.
By Deborah Tigere
Jun. 25, 2023
Quality of life for people living with disabilities
It has been noted that poor participation in society, discrimination and stigma contribute towards poor quality of life for people with disabilities.
By Deborah Tigere
Jul. 7, 2023
Perspectives: Focus on diabetic eye disease
According to the World Report on Vision (2019), globally 116 million adults are affected with diabetic retinopathy.
By Deborah Tigere
Jul. 23, 2023
Limited access to land for people with disabilities
Women with disabilities are more vulnerable and experience double barriers in accessing land and at times influenced by inheritance laws.
By Deborah Tigere
Aug. 4, 2023
Perspectives: Employment for people with disabilities
60% of people with disabilities are of working age and yet they experience an unemployment rate of 80-100% higher than non-disabled workers.
By Deborah Tigere
Aug. 13, 2023
Perspectives: Accessibility a key driver for disability inclusion
The majority of people with disabilities cannot afford assistive technology and are not benefiting.
By Deborah Tigere
Sep. 17, 2023
Perspectives: Importance of disability disaggregated data
Disability is a diverse group and the different impairments including barriers affecting access to services need to be considered.
By Deborah Tigere
Oct. 1, 2023
