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Left-handers Foundation
Advancing advocacy for the human rights of Lefties across Africa
Lefties Blog
Statement delivered at the African Left Handers Confederation Initiative (ALHCI) at the commemoration of the 76th World Human Rights Day, 2024
December 10, 2024
About
The African Left-Handers Foundation (ALHF) was established in 2020 with the singular purpose to advance advocacy for the human rights of left-handed communities across the African continent in collaboration with other organizations that seek to protect left-handed communities’ rights globally.
Life in Reverse
“For them it’s not just about the hand, it’s about the entire thought and developmental process.”
“For them it’s not just about the hand,
it’s about the entire thought
and developmental process.”
OUR FOCUS
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Empower parents and educators and provide additional scholarships for exceptionally talented left-handed children. |
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| Empower parents and educators and provide additional scholarships for exceptionally talented left-handed children. |
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Influence facilities management to accommodate left-handed individuals, raise awareness about modifying potentially dangerous power tools and prioritize left-handed inclusivity. Influence facilities management to accommodate left-handed individuals, raise awareness about modifying potentially dangerous power tools and prioritize left-handed inclusivity. |
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| Influence facilities management to accommodate left-handed individuals, raise awareness about modifying potentially dangerous power tools and prioritize left-handed inclusivity. Influence facilities management to accommodate left-handed individuals, raise awareness about modifying potentially dangerous power tools and prioritize left-handed inclusivity. |
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Recognition of left-handed athletes in the Olympics and national football teams, and identification of talented left-handed individuals for further development. Recognising left-handed athletes in the Olympics and national football teams is crucial. Identifying talented left-handed individuals for further development is essential for ensuring diverse and inclusive sports programs. |
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| Recognition of left-handed athletes in the Olympics and national football teams, and identification of talented left-handed individuals for further development. Recognising left-handed athletes in the Olympics and national football teams is crucial. Identifying talented left-handed individuals for further development is essential for ensuring diverse and inclusive sports programs. |
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Research in advantages and disadvantages, health implications, policy issues, and lack of inclusivity relating to left-handedness. |
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| Research in advantages and disadvantages, health implications, policy issues, and lack of inclusivity relating to left-handedness. |
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Influence the development and distribution of products for left-handers. |
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| Influence the development and distribution of products for left-handers. |
 | Click on the link to view our Lefty Shop. Our Lefties Shop |
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| Click on the link to view our Lefty Shop. Our Lefties Shop |
Save the Date
The Harmony of Hands
INDABA & FESTIVAL
Art Centre Precinct
Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
University of Johannesburg
SOUTH AFRICA
08:00 – 20:00
16-17 September 2024
Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
University of Johannesburg
SOUTH AFRICA
08:00 – 20:00
16-17 September 2024