Disability in Fiji

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Education and Childhood

Teachers say sign language, braille should take priority over Chinese:

“The teachers, who have requested anonymity and teach in the Suva area, say sign language and Braille should be taught from Year 1 through to Year 13 to help create a more inclusive education system.” (Sep, Fiji Village)

Gender Equality and Women with Disabilities

Pride and Inclusion in the Pacific “video featuring Eve Naqio, a trans woman and deaf advocate, who is the spirited project officer for the Disability Pride Hub in Fiji.” (2023, DRF)

LGBTQI + People with Disabilities Should Not Be Left Behind “Isoa Nabainivalu from Fiji is Creating a Safe Space For Members of His Organization to Feel Comfortable About Their Sexual Orientation and Identity” (2023, Disability Justice Project)

Needs assessment on women and young people with disabilities. (2022, UNFPA)