The language used to talk about children with disabilities must be changed before attitudes will shift. Siegfried Modola/ReutersThere is a strong link between language and thinking. The language we use reflects the way we think about things and, in turn, ways of thinking are made possible by the language we use. A report released after South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation … [Read more...] about Mind your language: talking about children with disabilities | The Conversation
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Regional deliberations give insights into what will be top of mind for Africa at climate talks | The Conversation
African leaders meeting with French leader Francois Hollande at a pre-COP21 working lunch. Philippe Wojazer/ReutersSeveral regions have been meeting in the run-up to the Paris climate talks to deliberate on pressing climate issues. Africa is no exception. At a meeting in Zimbabwe, regarded as Africa’s dress rehearsal for the coming event in Paris, delegates were able to … [Read more...] about Regional deliberations give insights into what will be top of mind for Africa at climate talks | The Conversation
