IYCY Wins Prestigious UNESCO Award for Groundbreaking Research in Arabic Sign Language Interpretation

The International Youth Council – Yemen (IYCY) Wins Prestigious UNESCO Award for Groundbreaking Research in Arabic Sign Language Interpretation
The International Youth Council – Yemen is proud and honored to announce its prestigious award from the UNESCO Regional Center for Educational Planning for its distinguished research titled: “Utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Fuzzy Logic for Real-Time Bidirectional Translation of Arabic Sign Language.”
A Technological and Humanitarian Achievement Towards Sustainable Inclusivity
This achievement marks a significant leap in technological innovation, as the research focused on developing practical solutions using artificial intelligence and fuzzy logic to provide accurate real-time bidirectional translation of Arabic Sign Language. This research aims to enhance effective communication between people with hearing impairments and the rest of society, supporting the principles of educational and social inclusivity. The research has particularly focused on integrating individuals with hearing impairments into the educational environment to overcome the communication barriers that have previously hindered their learning.
Importance of the Research and Its Positive Impact
* Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4): Contributing to providing inclusive and equitable quality education for all, with a focus on facilitating access to educational resources for people with hearing impairments and improving their academic performance.
* Innovation in Artificial Intelligence Technologies: Applying advanced algorithms based on artificial intelligence and fuzzy logic to overcome challenges in real-time translation and improve the quality of communication between people with hearing impairments and their communities.
* Sustainable Positive Impact: Paving the way to enhance the inclusivity and social integration of people with disabilities, opening up broader horizons for them in education, employment, and community participation.
The Role of the Achievement in Strengthening Regional Efforts
* Supporting Inclusive Education: Removing educational barriers for people with disabilities and ensuring equal opportunities for all, which will lead to an increase in the enrollment of students with special needs in universities and schools.
* Encouraging Innovative Scientific Research: Inspiring researchers to develop effective solutions by utilizing technology and its tools to address the challenges of developing education and planning to solve various social issues in a sustainable and impactful manner.
* Promoting Social Inclusion: Providing technological tools that enhance the integration of people with hearing impairments into various aspects of daily life and breaking down the barriers of effective communication in different community environments.
A Message of Hope and Inspiration for the Future
This achievement embodies an Arab success that highlights the role of Yemeni youth in innovation and achieving sustainable development. It is also an open invitation to encourage more research initiatives that seek to bring about positive changes in societies. The project manager, researcher Dr. Mogeeb Mosleh, expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the support received from the International Youth Council – Yemen, which played a key role in bringing this innovation to fruition. He stated that this achievement has contributed to providing a suitable educational environment for individuals with hearing impairments and has helped enhance their scientific and cognitive abilities. The results of this research have shown that students with hearing impairments are able to learn at their own pace and interact with the curriculum more effectively. Students have reported a high level of satisfaction with increased confidence, improved academic performance, and a greater sense of belonging in the regular classroom environment.
Gratitude and Appreciation
The International Youth Council – Yemen extends its sincere gratitude to the supporting bodies, partner institutions, and all those who contributed to this distinguished achievement, which we are proud of as a shining mark in the journey of Arab innovation.