Onome Ako

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

Honoured to be named in the 2020 Canadian Women in Global Health List #CWIGH alongside other incredible women leaders #WLGH @CSIH_ @AmrefCanada @Amref_Worldwide

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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

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…

An integrated #COVID19 response acknowledges the gendered impacts on Mothers🤱🏾 “If resources are not allocated for reproductive and sexual health there could be a rise in maternal mortality, particularly in the countries in Africa“#MothersDay Read more: amrefcanada.org/blogs/Onome-…

Today and everyday, we thank Mothers, superheroes at home and in the global workforce #MothersDay 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I am using this opportunity to reflect on the current gendered challenges of Mothers and push for an integrated response to #COVID19 Learn more: amrefcanada.org/blogs/Onome-…

In anticipation of #MothersDay, we celebrate the roles of Mothers in the fight against #COVID19 whilst highlighting the gendered impacts of this pandemic. Read further on the specific challenges of mothers 👉🏾: amrefcanada.org/blogs/Onome-…

Join the call for an investment in skills, leaders and protection of health workers and optimal health systems! Leaders on the line, our #HealthWorkersCount this #WHWWeek #COVID19 🩺🔬

This #WHWWeek, we stand in solidarity with our health care workers at the frontline across the world, working hard to curb the the spread of #COVID19. We celebrate you! 🩺✨

“Nurses and midwives represent 50% of the current shortage in health workers” On this #WorldHealthDay Day, we strive harder for the vulnerable and an improvement to their access to the skilled healthcare of nurses and midwives #WHWWeek amrefcanada.org/blogs/Onome-…

On a #WorldHealthDay like no other, we take a closer look at our revered nurses and midwives! We call for an increased recognition of their vital work and optimal investment against their shortages across the world. A #WorldHealthDay2020 message: amrefcanada.org/blogs/Onome-…

Now more than ever, we honour our frontline health workers and express our sincerest gratitude to their selflessness. Your life-saving work and provision of essential health care to the world’s most vulnerable communities, we salute you. #WHWWeek #HealthWorkersCount #COVID19

Thanks to Mette @Amref_Worldwide for highlighting the critical role of community heakth workers in slowing the spread of #COVID19 especially in remote communities with limited health infrastructure.

World inequalities in access to clean water puts millions at risk to COVID-19. Now more than ever, vital hand washing facilities should be available to everyone, everywhere as we increase our bid to fight global health related issues #WorldWaterDay #SafeHands

It's #WorldWaterDay Some thoughts from me on COVID-19, clean water, and handwashing in remote African countries. amrefcanada.org/blogs/Onome-… #Covid19 @WaterAidCanada

On this #WorldWaterDay let’s be more conscious of our water use! It’s critical to remember the importance of investing in adequate clean water infrastructure, especially at this critical juncture of our fight against COVID-19! Learn more 👇🏾 #SafeHands amrefcanada.org/blogs/Onome-…

We fight for the right of every woman and girl to live freely and without discrimination this #IWD2020. We honour those remaining strong in the face of adversity and their commitments towards the healthcare challenges of women and children. #EachforEqual #BecauseofYou