Slide 1: Text on top says Today’s Theme. Top left corner has a black dot. Top right corner has 15 small grey dots arranged in an array. There is a dark green box with text saying We Sign for Human Rights! then 23 September 2021. On the right side of the dark green box, there is a small orange rectangle leaning on it. On the bottom of the dark green box, there is a blue rectangle leaning on it.
Slide 2: On left side, text at top says What is Human Rights. There is a blue box with text saying Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that every person in the world is entitled to, regardless of background, race, sex, language, religion or other status. The underlying principle of Human Rights is respect, equality and fairness for each individual. Each government has responsibilities and duties under international law to make sure all human rights are protected. On the right side, it is orange with an outline of hand signing RIGHT, with an array of dark blue dots.
Slide 3: On the top, there is a curvy section with text saying Why is it important for Deaf people to advocate for our Sign Language Rights? On left side, there is a text box in purple with text We have the right (in orange) to access information in our first language; sign language. On the right side, purple text box says Advocating for this right will help us overcome (in orange) accessibility barriers.
Slide 4: There are two large letters Q and A with an arrow in between. The Q implies a question and says How can I learn more about human rights? The A implies an answer and says I recommend following the right of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), their Youth Section (WFDYS) and Deaf Australia. There is an asterisk next to Australia, with supplementary text saying You can also have a look for more information on the United Nations website.
Slide 5: Photo of Shirley giving a workshop on introduction to leadership and human rights to Deaf youths in Singapore. Photo was taken on 21 May 2016. Text box says I will share more of my overseas experiences over the coming days. Stay tuned.
