Author archives: Grace Antwi-Atsu

Three women from Cameroon sit around a table during a working group to support people with disabilities on gender-based violence. Behind them is a banner with information about the SDGs.

Are the Sustainable Development Goals a lost cause?

With only five years to go until 2030, Sightsavers’ Grace Antwi-Atsu explains why we must rally all efforts to make the most of the global goals.

Grace Antwi-Atsu, August 2025
A young boy smiles and waves at the camera.

The African Disability Protocol: a call to leave no one behind

The African Disability Protocol is unique to the continent and takes African practices and concerns into consideration so that the lives of people with disabilities improve.

Grace Antwi-Atsu, August 2021
A woman assists another woman to walk down some steps. Both women are wearing face masks.

Ghana’s electoral processes have improved – but are they inclusive?

Ghana has made significant strides towards addressing disability rights. But people with disabilities are not given equal opportunities to participate in electoral processes.

Grace Antwi-Atsu, April 2021
A pair of crutches leaning against a grey wall.

Ensuring a disability-inclusive COVID-19 response in Ghana

We should ask ourselves what we can do to mitigate the adverse effects suffered by people with disabilities, who have the right to enjoy life on an equal basis with others.

Grace Antwi-Atsu, June 2020
An eye health worker uses a torch while checking a man's eyes for trachoma.

Universal health coverage in Ghana: how can we really make progress?

At the heart of universal health care is equity, and a key question any country must ask when making roadmaps for UHC is who to include first.

Grace Antwi-Atsu, August 2019