In Bishkek, a museum initiative dedicated to the repressions of sign language took place.

Анна Федорова Local news / Cultural news
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At the Cultural Center "COS and KOG," an important project titled "Liberation: Confronting the Repression of Sign Language in Kyrgyzstan" took place. This event became part of a museum initiative aimed at drawing attention to the issues faced by deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who use sign language in the country.

According to the press service of the Bishkek City Hall, this initiative was organized with the support of the Department of Cultural Heritage and Humanities of the Graduate School of Development at the University of Central Asia and with the participation of members of the Kyrgyz Society of the Deaf (KOG) and the Kyrgyz Society of Hard of Hearing (COS).

The project, which started in June and will last until November 2025, aims to raise public awareness about the challenges faced by deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens.

Among the participants of the event was the Vice Mayor of Bishkek for Social Affairs, Victoria Mozgacheva. She emphasized the importance of supporting social inclusion and ensuring equal opportunities for all, adding that the city administration is always ready to support initiatives that contribute to the creation of an inclusive society and improve the quality of life for people with special needs.
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