Pickett in Support of the Russian Language in Riga Attracts Less Than 30 People
A protest in Riga against a proposed law banning the use of the Russian language in customer service drew a small crowd of around 25-27 people.
A Member of Parliament Proposes to Include Sign Language in Elective Subjects in Schools
A Lithuanian MP proposes to include sign language as an elective subject in schools to promote the profession of sign language interpreters and to fulfill international human rights commitments.
Obituary: The Fighter
The article celebrates the life of Marlies Krämer, a prominent feminist in Germany, who fought tirelessly for women's rights and equality.
UN wants to save on sign language interpreters for meeting on disability rights
The UN plans to cut funding for sign language interpreters during a significant meeting in Geneva concerning disability rights, potentially hindering inclusion efforts.
DO: Deaf people discriminated against during heart surgery
A deaf couple faced discrimination during a heart surgery due to the absence of a sign language interpreter, leading to significant communication issues and the loss of a family member's rights.
Teenage boy asked by NHS staff to tell his deaf mum that her dad was dying
A teenager was required to inform his deaf mother that her father was critically ill due to the NHS's failure to provide a sign language interpreter in a timely manner.
Day of Icelandic Sign Language Celebrated
The Day of Icelandic Sign Language was marked with celebrations highlighting its importance and cultural significance.
The dolphin Peter committed suicide in the 1960s – a new theater production reveals our blind spots of animal love
A new theater production inspired by the life of a dolphin named Peter, who attempted to learn human language in the 1960s, explores the complexities of human-animal relationships and the darker sides of animal affection.
After 4 years of a complaint from disability organizations, the Human Rights Commission recommends the abolition of the limit on the number of braille information materials
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has recommended the elimination of the limit on braille pamphlets and the expansion of sign language interpretation to ensure the practical voting rights of disabled individuals.
Nauris Puntulis Proposes Law Changes to Mandate Service Provision in Latvian Language
Nauris Puntulis, a deputy from the opposition National Alliance in Latvia, proposes amendments to the Consumer Rights Protection Law to require communication with consumers in the state language.
"We will assume that we will have such cases more often in the future"
A court in Hamburg overturned the dismissal of a federal maritime office employee who refused to use gender-inclusive language, with labor lawyer Nele Urban analyzing the ruling.
Four significant advances that have recently affected the Sámi
The Sámi people's position has improved significantly in the past year, according to Pirita Näkkäläjärvi, president of the Sámi Parliament, highlighting their rights to maintain and develop their language and culture.
Court cancels gender termination - Federal Office loses in the dispute over gender-neutral language
A Hamburg labor court ruled that the dismissal of a federal maritime office employee for refusing to use gender-neutral language in official documents was unlawful.
Investment Levy for Netflix & Co – Federal Government to Collect Streaming Millions
The German coalition has decided on a mandatory investment quota requiring streaming services and TV channels to allocate eight percent of their revenues to German productions, accompanied by regulations on language, production, and rights.
Kaisla has been hiding her body under clothes – Now she reveals herself as she is
Kaisla, who has hidden her body due to shame for decades, confronts her fears and discusses the impact of negative language surrounding women's bodies.
"We haven't looked closely since 2015"
Refugee women in Germany face significant barriers to employment compared to men, including language difficulties, cultural obstacles, and inadequate childcare services, as highlighted by human rights advocate Seyran AteÅŸ.