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FAWAKA with You(th): “Deaf people are equal to hearing people, we just don’t get the same opportunities”
During these challenging times it’s more important than ever that Every Child has equal access to information and medical services. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the Surinamese government responded by translating relevant information in multiple languages and also having a sign language interpreter present during press conferences. All of UNICEF’s communication material and interventions are also developed as inclusive as possible: multiple translations and using subtitles and sign language interpreters during events and infomercials. The sound of words like ‘social distancing’, ‘COVID-19’...