KRG Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs Praises Kurdistan24 Sign-Language Initiative
In a statement received by Kurdistan24 on Thursday, the ministry expressed appreciation for the broadcaster’s efforts to make its news content more accessible.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs has commended Kurdistan24 for its initiative to provide news and information in sign language for deaf people with special needs.
In a statement received by Kurdistan24 on Thursday, the ministry expressed appreciation for the broadcaster’s efforts to make its news content more accessible.
“With a heart full of thanks and appreciation, we would like to thank you for this humanitarian and responsible step. For the first time, you have dedicated a person to sign language so that news and information can reach deaf individuals with special needs,” the ministry said.
The ministry described the initiative as more than the introduction of a new service, saying it represents an important step toward a more inclusive society in which all citizens have equal access to information and news.
It added that, at a time when news and information play an increasingly important role in daily life, the initiative would help make the voices and rights of a segment of society more visible.
The ministry also described the move as a valuable initiative and expressed hope that it would pave the way for greater participation and access to news and information for all segments of society.
Kurdistan24 began incorporating sign-language interpretation into its daily 6 p.m. news bulletin on Wednesday, coinciding with the International Day of Sign Languages. The broadcaster said the initiative reflects its professional, social, and national responsibility to make its content accessible to all segments of society.
According to information provided by Kurdistan24, more than 10,000 deaf people live in the Kurdistan Region, while no media outlet had previously been providing them with daily news and developments in an accessible format.
The broadcaster said the initiative is part of broader efforts to give greater attention to all segments of society and ensure wider access to information.