Executive Director at @AmrefCanada
Canada & sub-Saharan Africa
Joined September 2014
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Let’s unite our voices to #EndFGM 🗣🗣 - check our our Global Call To Action: 👇 amrefcanada.org/media-centre… #EndFGC #ThePowerOf @AmrefCanada @Amref_Worldwide @WomenDeliver @CanadaFgm @ENDFGM_Network @equalitynow @OrchidProject @sahiyovoices @TheGirlGen @ThereIsNoLimitF @Tostan
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Visa follies 2023:
Canada, the US, and France (to name just three) decide who goes to a women’s rights conference in Rwanda by decreeing who is worthy of travelling through their countries to get there.
Or not worthy.
Like, say, our Haitian colleague.
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BREAKING: ABC News Host Jonathan Karl just broke it to Senator Marco Rubio that Trump let a Chinese spy balloon fly over the US 3 times.
I could watch his face on repeat 1,000 times as he hears this from Karl!
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Wnderful to see great Canadian global health leaders and experts on this list @healthcaroline @onomeako @VSharmaGlobHth @EvaSlawecki @AnnaMarieBall8 @JLizAnderson well done and congratulations all! #globalhealth #womenleaders #CWIGH @CSIH_
📣The Canadian Women in Global Health List is now LIVE! Consult our new online directory and read all about the incredible achievements of Canadian #women leaders in #globalhealth.
View the full list here: bit.ly/2FLyoOb
#CWIGH #FCSM
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Meet the young people campaigning to end child marriage, including Jenina: an Amref-trained activist who uses her own experience of early marriage to encourage girls in her community to take a different path @GirlsNotBrides @Amref_Kenya @AMREFUSA (1/2)
theguardian.com/global-devel…
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Today on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we thank humanitarian workers for the selfless work they do. We thank them for the remarkable sacrifices they make. And we thank them for stepping up to protect others and save lives - with courage, humility, and dedication. pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/…
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This #WorldHumanitarianDay, we’re taking a moment to pause, reflect and celebrate the lives of humanitarian aid workers and the resilience of the communities they serve: bit.ly/3aC3YZO
#RealLifeHeroes @HealthBridgeCan
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“We applaud the Gov't of Canada for taking a global approach to #COVID19. We look forward to working with communities & partners in sub-Saharan Africa to help slow the spread of #COVID19Africa," Onome Ako, Executive Director @AmrefCanada. Read: bit.ly/33Xa8SI
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Today on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we recognise humanitarian workers, #healthworkers as well as #CHWs who continue to provide life-saving support to most vulnerable groups during #Covid19Pandemic. #RealLifeHeroes #WHD2020 @lizzientonjira @M_cherongis
Nelson Mandela is an inspiration in doing our part to champion change. As we address present global challenges, we need to imbibe his drive for action and transformative change.
“It always seems impossible until it’s done”
Change starts from every one of us. #MandelaDay2020
Today we celebrate #MandelaDay2020! We honour him and reflect on his legacy as we fight for differences in our communities. In our commitment to increasing sustainable health care access, we all at @AmrefCanada work to uphold his values.
How will you commit to change today? 🌍
As we celebrate #DAC2020 , we underline our support for the protection of African children and encourage collaborative efforts against female genital mutilation/cutting and child marriages. Let’s all take action so no child gets left behind! #EndFGMC #NoMoreViolence
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On this #DAC2020, it’s our civic duty to protect children from harmful cultural practices like #FGMC and Child Marriage by amplifying their voice. Children deserve to be heard #Endchildmarriages #EndFGMC #KootaInjena @USAID #NoMoreViolence
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It's #DayOfTheAfricanChild
We need to ensure children get the healthcare, education and protection they need. As an end FGM/C activist for @Amref_Worldwide it’s my mission to make sure every girl could become the woman of her dreams.
#NoMoreViolence
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Thank you to everyone who attended the @GHC_IHEID & GAIN webinar!
Here some 🔑takeaways!
1⃣Food is about dignity
2⃣Breastfeeding is a #foodsystem on its own
3⃣Dietary diversity is a great health system investment
The recording will be soon available 👉🏼 bit.ly/2UOMX7S
An important conversation on how COVID-19 has exposed the degree of social and economic inequalities between men and women! nytimes.com/2020/05/20/us/wo…
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Today, we join the rest of Africa in commemorating the #AfricaDay2020. We take note of the tremendous efforts & milestones that we have achieved as a continent particularly during these unforeseen times. #WeAreOneAfrica #TheAfricaWeWant #BetterAfricaBetterWorld #StrongerTogether
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Ending the #COVID19 pandemic in Africa is essential for ending it everywhere 🌎
Now, more than ever, Canada stands in solidarity with African nations and partners who are coming together to tackle this crisis.
#AfricaDay #StrongerTogether
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Fistula is not the end of life. Our Communities think fistula is a shameful disease, patients hide indoors. Ambassadors trained through MAPERECE with Amref support conduct household visits to raise awareness & education on fistula. #EndFistula #RestoreDignity #LifeFreeOffistula
