Stories - MyRight

Ibrahin has blue jeans and a gray shirt and suit, he sits in front of a bookshelf and looks into the camera

27-year-old Ibrahim has not been allowed to complete his primary school education

Ibrahim Sadić är från Čelić i Bosnien-Hercegovina. Han är 27 år gammal och har ännu inte gått ut grundskolan. Ibrahim har diagnosen Cerebral Pares

Mitra has dark hair set up in two tassels she has a white sweater and pink suspenders she smiles and has one hand over her chest she is standing in a classroom

Seven-year-old Mitra wants to be taught sign language

Mitra Pantić är sju år och bor i Bijeljina i Bosnien-Hercegovina, hon hoppas att hon snart kan få utbildning på det språk hon kan

Ajla has red short hair, a yellow scarf and a green jacket, she is sitting outside in a foggy park

An inclusive education had given Ajla the right conditions for the future

When Ajla finished third grade in a mainstream primary school, she had to transfer to a specialised school, even though she didn't want to. Now she

Kanchana is wearing a dark red sari, she has shoulder-length black hair, the picture is taken obliquely from the front and Kanacha is looking into the camera

Kanchana wants to open the door for women through sports

Kanchana Pradeepa de Silva is chair of the Sri Lanka Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, SLFRD. She especially struggles to reach out to girls and women with disabilities, who in many cases live in isolation from the rest of society.

Nindi squats in a green tunic and plays with the children at her preschool

Proper care gave Nindi a new chance in life

Lack of skills and knowledge about mental illness is a common reason why many seek explanations in curses and put their hope in unscientific cures and treatments.

Three boys with albinism show patches of skin cancer

People with albinism are at high risk for skin cancer

The Tanzania Albinism Society works to improve cancer care for people with albinism through advocacy and education. Today, on World Cancer Day, we pay attention to their important work.

Four boys are sitting on the floor laughing.

Projects to strengthen the rights of people with autism in Nepal

MyRight accompanied the Autism and Asperger's Association during their visit to Nepal, where they work with their partner organization to strengthen human rights for people with autism.

Several women are standing outside a clubhouse.

Community and crafts for women with mental illness in Tanzania

"SOLIDARITY FOREVER", "TUSPO FOREVER" they shout and hold each other's hands in the air. Through the organization TUSPO (Tanzania Users and Survivors of Psychiatry Organization), a group of women who live with or are relatives of someone living with mental illness meet.

Edna and Ifran laugh and hold each other

”Oaza is my family, without them I have nothing”

Irfan is 31 years old and has an intellectual disability. He is active in the organization Oaza, which works for people with intellectual disabilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

isabell is sitting in front of a Braille typewriter in a classroom and smiling she has a white school uniform and dark hair in a tassel

Today, Isabell counts

Tears begin to flow for Rosa Montana when, 25 years after she started fighting for her daughter's right to education, she hears Isabell say

Anusha is a full-fledged businesswoman

Anusha Ederage's voice is clear and beautiful. Her dance is full of empathy and you can sense the meaning of the song even if you do not understand the words. When Anusha takes over the floor, it is as if everything around her disappears. Her presence in the dance and the song is complete.

Javier is standing outside in front of a yellow wall he has short black hair and a white t-shirt

Deaf students go to university for the first time

Thirty years ago, there was no developed sign language in Nicaragua. There were a number of home-made signs that were developed within family and friends,

A girl with dark hair looks into the camera

A country with many pitfalls

Åsa Nilsson is accompanying the Swedish Association of the Visually Impaired on a visit to its partner organisation in Managua, the capital of Nicaragua. She is amazed at how someone who is

Sele's school has been adapted to his needs

Harness is 11 years old. He has a disease called hydrocephalus. It can lead to dementia and physical disabilities. Sele has been lucky enough to attend a school that has chosen to learn how they can adapt the school and teaching so that Sele can participate.

Meet the people in MyRight's projects