Jill Hanass-Hancock (@JillHanass) profile picture

Jill Hanass-Hancock

@JillHanass
 South Africa
Joined February 2011
  • Tweets199
  • Following43
  • Followers51
14Media
Photo by Jill Hanass-Hancock (@JillHanass)Photo by Jill Hanass-Hancock (@JillHanass)Photo by Jill Hanass-Hancock (@JillHanass)Photo by Jill Hanass-Hancock (@JillHanass)Photo by Jill Hanass-Hancock (@JillHanass)Photo by Jill Hanass-Hancock (@JillHanass)Photo by Jill Hanass-Hancock (@JillHanass)Photo by Jill Hanass-Hancock (@JillHanass)
Jill Hanass-Hancock retweeted
UR-CE Rwanda (@UR_CoE) profile picture
UR-CE Rwanda
@UR_CoEJun 11
Over two days in @CityofKigali, the Centre for Special Needs Education at UR-CE & the Disability Data Initiative (DDI) brought together OPDs, the @ncpdrwanda, researchers, &policymakers to explore how disability data can better support inclusion and decision-making.
Image from UR-CE Rwanda (@UR_CoE)
Image from UR-CE Rwanda (@UR_CoE)
Image from UR-CE Rwanda (@UR_CoE)
Image from UR-CE Rwanda (@UR_CoE)
2
2
6
769
youtu.be/7VWYs56tuKg
11
Jill Hanass-Hancock retweeted
SAMRC (@MRCza) profile picture
SAMRC@MRCza22 Aug 2025
Announced as a finalist in July, Prof Jill Hanass-Hancock wins the 2025 SA Women in Science Award! #SAWiSA She leads health equity research for persons with disabilities in HIV & Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) programmes, this contribution earns her this nod.
Image from SAMRC (@MRCza)
Image from SAMRC (@MRCza)
1
1
6
369
📣Join us at the 2025 Civil Society CRPD Forum! 🗓️ Monday, 9 June | ⏰ 10am–6pm 📍UN HQ, New York | Conf. Room 4 This year’s #CSF2025 continues the People’s Assembly format. It will be interactive with no panels. Four sessions reflect key #COSP17 themes, plus a timely discussion on how global financial trends are shaping disability advocacy. 📺 Not attending in person? Watch it live here: webtv.un.org/en
Agenda of Civil Society CRPD Forum Monday 9 June 2025, 10:00am – 6:00pm Conference Room 4, UN Headquarters, New York 10:00–10:15 AM: Opening Session Setting the scene, and explaining the format of the day 10:15–11:30 AM Session 1 – The Impact of anti-diversity political narratives and the Global Financial Situation on the work of the disability community 11:30–11:45 AM Break 11:45 AM –1:00 PM Session 2 – COSP theme 1: Empowering persons with disabilities and enhancing social development policies through innovative financing. 1:00–3:00 PM Lunch Break 3:00–4:15 PM Session 3 – COSP Theme 2: Leaving no one behind: using AI as a tool for supporting inclusivity to strengthen the participation of persons with disabilities. 4:30–5:45 PM Session 4 – COSP theme 3: Recognising and addressing the rights of Indigenous persons with disabilities and their role in advancing disability inclusion. 5:45–6:00 PM Reflections, Wrap up and Closing

ALT Agenda of Civil Society CRPD Forum Monday 9 June 2025, 10:00am – 6:00pm Conference Room 4, UN Headquarters, New York 10:00–10:15 AM: Opening Session Setting the scene, and explaining the format of the day 10:15–11:30 AM Session 1 – The Impact of anti-diversity political narratives and the Global Financial Situation on the work of the disability community 11:30–11:45 AM Break 11:45 AM –1:00 PM Session 2 – COSP theme 1: Empowering persons with disabilities and enhancing social development policies through innovative financing. 1:00–3:00 PM Lunch Break 3:00–4:15 PM Session 3 – COSP Theme 2: Leaving no one behind: using AI as a tool for supporting inclusivity to strengthen the participation of persons with disabilities. 4:30–5:45 PM Session 4 – COSP theme 3: Recognising and addressing the rights of Indigenous persons with disabilities and their role in advancing disability inclusion. 5:45–6:00 PM Reflections, Wrap up and Closing

2
11
29
1,992
PHD funding for your final year samrc.ac.za/funding/samrc-re…
8
No Health Without Inclusion    Proud to launch the first-ever @TheLancet Commission on Disability and Health! 📅 21 May 2025 | 14:00–15:30  📍Hotel Royal, Rue de Lausanne 41-43, Geneva  🎙️ With @WHO, @TheLancet, OPDs & funders RSVP: bit.ly/3GMKLIQ
1
1
41
Jill Hanass-Hancock retweeted
SAMRC (@MRCza) profile picture
SAMRC@MRCza5 May 2025
SAMRC supports the announcement by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, to establish a Working Group on Science, Technology, & Innovation Funding in response to the abrupt withdrawal of funding by the USA government samrc.ac.za/press-releases/s…
Image from SAMRC (@MRCza)
2
9
413
Jill Hanass-Hancock retweeted
SAMRC (@MRCza) profile picture
SAMRC@MRCza3 Feb 2025
The Disability Data Initiative has launched two pioneering databases, led by @FordhamNYC in collaboration with the SAMRC and provides critical insights into inequalities affecting persons with disabilities worldwide. samrc.ac.za/press-releases/d…
Image from SAMRC (@MRCza)
6
4
339
Jill Hanass-Hancock retweeted
SAMRC (@MRCza) profile picture
SAMRC@MRCza20 Mar 2024
As South Africa prepares to commemorate #HumanRightsDay,the SAMRC mourns the loss of one of its champions. Dr Jacques Lloyd,a disability rights advocate & researcher known for his unwavering dedication,leaves behind a legacy of impactful work. Tribute: shorturl.at/fgrK0
Image from SAMRC (@MRCza)
4
9
535
Jill Hanass-Hancock retweeted
Sunita Caminha (@SunitaCaminha) profile picture
Sunita Caminha@SunitaCaminha20 Sep 2022
Great ideas from East & Southern Africa on improving essential services for diverse survivors of #VAWG at #SVRIForum2022 w/ @MRCza @kdunkle @UNFPA_ESARO and @unwomenafrica
Image from Sunita Caminha (@SunitaCaminha)
1
6
teapawt.net/Daily_Experts/status/1…
Expertscape: Your Source For Medical Experts (@Daily_Experts) profile pictureExpertscape: Your Source For Medical Experts@Daily_Experts3 Dec 2021
Dec 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. So congratulations to Prof. Jill Hanass-Hancock of Medical Research Council South Africa -- Recognized as an Expertscape Expert in Disabled Persons. expertscape.com/ex/disabled+…
Image from Expertscape: Your Source For Medical Experts (@Daily_Experts)
1
Dec 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. So congratulations to Prof. Jill Hanass-Hancock of Medical Research Council South Africa -- Recognized as an Expertscape Expert in Disabled Persons. expertscape.com/ex/disabled+…
Image from Expertscape: Your Source For Medical Experts (@Daily_Experts)
1
3
1
#SVRIForum2019 leave no one behind, including people with disabilities in the response to violence
Jill Hanass-Hancock retweeted
SAMRC (@MRCza) profile picture
SAMRC@MRCza22 Oct 2019
My magic wand is Womandla...let's all understand our power says Prof Glenda Gray at the SVRI opening plenary. #SVRIForum2019
Image from SAMRC (@MRCza)
1
2
8
Women create refuge for abused people living with disability via @News24 news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/…
Jill Hanass-Hancock retweeted
Jill Hanass-Hancock (@JillHanass) profile picture
Jill Hanass-Hancock@JillHanass20 Feb 2018
Who owns SA’s land? | News24 m.news24.com/SouthAfrica/New…
1
We’ve been tricked into racism talk to distract us from real issues via @News24 news24.com/Columnists/GuestC…
1
Academia needs to talk about ‘invisible’ disabilities timeshighereducation.com/blo… via @timeshighered
Academia needs to talk about ‘invisible’ disabilities

Academia needs to talk about ‘invisible’ disabilities

Extraordinary demand for a conference on how universities support staff with invisible disabilities highlights how ableism remains widespread in academia, argue Jennifer Leigh and Nicole Brown

timeshighereducation.com
Why South African women should down tools in October every year via @W24_Sa w24.co.za/Work/Jobs/why-sout…
6 challenges that impede entrepreneurs with disabilities in SA via @Fin24 fin24.com/Opinion/6-challeng…
Load more