Author archives: Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame
We must include students with disabilities in education transformation
Sightsavers’ Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame shares why inclusion and diversity must be at the heart of discussions at the UN's Transforming Education Summit.
“A devastating toll”: COVID-19 and intersecting forms of discrimination
COVID-19 has shown the need for systems to accommodate the new risks we face. Why not take the opportunity to build them back in a way that is inclusive?
An insider’s guide to the UN disability committee
UN disability committee member Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame talks about her first official committee meeting and gives an insight into how the UN system works.
“Grace gave me the courage to empower people with disabilities”
Disability ambassador Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame remembers Grace Preko, her friend, sister and role model who showed her there was life after blindness.
The CRPD: a world-changing convention
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) exists to defend the rights of people with disabilities. Here, CRPD nominee Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame shares her thoughts on its opportunities and challenges.
Why I’m standing for the UN disability committee
Growing up with visual impairment in Ghana, Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame experienced discrimination during her education and early employment years.
Women with disabilities: a call for better representation
Women and girls with disabilities belong to two vulnerable groups, so they potentially face double discrimination.
