International Week of Deaf People: Advocating for deaf rights promoting social inclusion
The International Week of Deaf People is observed every year during the last week of September. It is a time dedicated to raising awareness about the culture, identity, and rights of deaf people, while advocating for greater inclusion and accessibility. This global event brings attention to the challenges faced by the deaf community and highlights the importance of sign language in ensuring their full participation in society.
Launched in 1958 by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), the International Week of Deaf People began as a modest initiative. Over the years, it has grown into a worldwide movement, with numerous organizations and communities taking part to show their support for the deaf community. In 2006, it was officially institutionalized as an annual event, with each year focusing on a specific theme related to the rights and well-being of deaf individuals.
The theme for this year emphasizes the need for greater social inclusion, accessibility, and the promotion of sign language. Each year, the week explores different aspects of deaf identity, education, and advocacy, using cultural and campaigning activities to showcase the significant contributions made by the deaf community.
The International Week of Deaf People provides a platform to address crucial issues like the need for better access to education, employment opportunities, and public services for the deaf. It also aims to break down misconceptions about deafness and clarify the importance of sign language, which is a vital tool for communication and inclusion.
One of the key messages of this week is the importance of recognizing the rights of deaf individuals, particularly in areas like accessibility and equal participation in all sectors of society. Through this event, the deaf community is empowered, and their voices are amplified, allowing them to engage with the broader society and advocate for their rightful place within it.
This week not only highlights the unique culture and contributions of the deaf community but also strengthens the sense of unity and support within it. The event fosters networking, awareness, and collaboration, helping to create a more inclusive world where the deaf are treated equally and with respect.
The International Week of Deaf People has grown into a powerful advocacy platform, helping to increase understanding and recognition of the deaf community while promoting the idea that every person, regardless of their hearing ability, has the right to be fully included in society.
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Jharkhand horror: Man kills live-in partner, chops body into 40 pieces
Ranchi (PTI): A 25-year-old man, who works as a butcher, allegedly strangled to death his live-in partner and chopped her body into 40 to 50 pieces in a forested area in Jharkhand’s Khunti district, police said on Wednesday.
The accused, identified as Naresh Bhengra, was arrested.
The matter came to light after around a fortnight after the killing when a stray dog was found with human body parts near Jordag village in Jariagarh police station on November 24.
Bhengra was in a live-in relationship with the deceased, a 24-year-old woman also from Khunti district, in Tamil Nadu for the past couple of years. Sometime back, he returned to Jharkhand, got married to another woman without telling his partner anything and went back to the southern state without his wife to join her.
"The brutal incident occurred on November 8 when they reached Khunti as the accused who had married another woman did not wish to take her home. Instead, he took her to a forest near his house at Jordag village in Jariagarh police station and chopped the body into pieces. The man has been arrested," Khunti Superintendent of Police Aman Kumar told PTI.
Inspector Ashok Singh who investigated the case said the man worked in a butcher shop in Tamil Nadu and was expert in slicing chicken.
“He admitted chopping the body parts of the woman into 40 to 50 pieces before leaving those in the forest for wild animals to feast on. The police recovered several parts on November 24 after a dog in the area was seen with a hand," Singh told PTI.
Singh said that the woman, who was unaware of his marriage, pressured him to return to Khunti. After reaching Ranchi, they boarded a train on November 24 and headed to the man's village.
"Under a plan, the man took her to Khunti in an autorickshaw near his home and asked her to wait. He returned with sharp weapons and strangulated her with her dupatta after raping her. He then cut the body into 40 to 50 pieces and left for his home to live with his wife," Singh said.
The woman, however, had informed her mother that she had boarded a train and would be living with her partner, the police officer said.
Following the recovery of body parts, a bag was also found in the forest with the murdered woman's belongings including her Aadhaar card. The mother of the woman was called at the spot and she identified her daughter's belongings.
"The mother suspected the man behind the crime who after being nabbed by the police admitted to chopping the woman into pieces," the official added.
The incident has sent shockwaves among people in the region, with the Shraddha Walker murder case of 2022 still fresh in their memory.
Walker was killed by her live-in partner who chopped her body into pieces before dumping them in the jungle in South Delhi’s Mehrauli.
