The organisation believes this could afford them avenues of social mobility.

The group in a statement said “we urge the Government and stakeholders of modernization to construct a different world of attention for persons with albinism.”

[contextly_sidebar id=”6xy8XuufPfh23dXLdJ9s9QViQjBNPLuE”]“Proper structures such as a Green economy, technology, labour mobility and globalization can bring extraordinary possibilities for persons with albinism if they have access to relevant tutelage and training.”

The group noted that, if Ghana seeks to overcome the stigmatization of persons with albinism, the answer also lay “in the bosom of the intellectual community.”

“Knowledgeable people in the society have a huge role to play in this menace. Intellectuals have the responsibility to awaken the society by applying their intellect and forward-looking vision for the ultimate purpose of diverting the masses from what is wrong towards what is righteous and good.”

The group noted that, persons with albinism, a partial absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes, are still subject to discrimination, stigmatization, dehumanization and human rights abuses.

In Ghana, the Ghana Association of Persons with Albinism (GAPA), has previously noted that communities around Atebubu and Abaase in the Brong Ahafo Region and Burukuwa, in the Kwahu North District and Akwamufie all in the Eastern Region, did not permit persons with albinism to live there.

Find below MWOW’s full statement

STOP STIGMATIZING PERSONS WITH ALBINISM- MODERN WOMEN OF WISDOM INTERNATIONAL

As the world commemorates albinism day today, we the members of Modern Women of Wisdom International (MWOW) a humanitarian organization, join human rights voices to salute and motivate persons with albinism.

From time immemorial, human rights abuse stories on persons with albinism have been staggering. Persons with albinism have suffered enormous burden and faced other barriers such as discrimination, stigmatization, dehumanization, human rights abuse and brutal killings around the world especially in Africa.

If we want to eradicate the stigmatization of persons with albinism, the answer lies in the bosom of the intellectual community.  Knowledgeable people in the society have a huge role to play in this menace. Intellectuals have the responsibility to awaken the society by applying their intellect and forward-looking vision for the ultimate purpose of diverting the masses from what is wrong toward what is righteous and good.

We plead with parents whose children have been diagnosed with albinism to take extra care of their children as persons with albinism are images of God. Since one of the peculiar problems associated with albinism is visual impairment, we urge parents to seek early medical intervention for their wards as visual impairment can keep an infant or toddler from progressing as quickly as their peers.

As they grow up, persons with albinism must be exposed to a broad range of careers by their parents and encouraged to make choices that lead beyond the traditional service and care options to jobs in industry, art, public service, modern agriculture, science and technology.

Again, we urge the Government and stakeholders of modernization to construct a different world of attention for persons with albinism. Proper structures such as Green economy, technology, labour mobility and globalization can bring extraordinary possibilities for persons with albinism if they have access to relevant tutelage and training.

LONG LIVE GHANA,

LONG LIVE PERSONS WITH ALBINISM,

LONG LIVE MWOW.

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By: Delali Adogla-Bessa/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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The women who attended were moved to tears when Madam Harriet Naa Akley Okanteh aka Ante B of “Efiewura fame”, and Madam Mavis Yeboah, aka Maame Djanwaa of “cow and chicken fame”, both actresses, gave an emotional presentation about the plight of single mothers in slums and marginalized communities.

They stressed that many children are out of school because single mothers cannot afford to pay their ward’s school fees and provide their daily bread.

Mr. Philip Okang-Mensah Adjei, a Lecturer with Pentecost University College’s Department of Information Technology, and a youth leader with Paolo Mohenu Presbyterian Church, Aboma-Teshie, gave a compelling talk on the need to inspire hope in otherwise hopeless situations and make the world a better place for all.

It was a talk that resonated powerfully with the mostly single mothers audience, judging from the responses afterwards.

Rev. Kingsley Asante, General Overseer of the Shepherd Congregation International, spoke, among other things, on the importance of women and the place of women in the society.

For Nana Ama Asantewaa Kwarkoh, CEO of the humanitarian organization, she said the group is a not-for-profit organization, which is focused on creating social developmental awareness on issues that concern women and children.

She said the group is focused on charity works, training, mentoring, educating and building the capacity of women and creating a listening space for children in marginalized areas.

“Women face discrimination that limits their options especially in marginalised areas, therefore it is the ultimate priority of our noble organization to improve millions of lives of women through evidence-based programs that focus on expanding women’s economic opportunities, increasing women’s rights and security” she reiterated.

The atmosphere was also brightened by Madam Mavis Owusu Afriyie and Miss Belinda Asiedu, who empowered the single mothers through soft skills like pomade making, beads making, soap making among others, to improve their livelihood.

Citations of honour were given to high profile personalities who had showed unwavering commitment to the needy in the society, and excelled in their various fields of endeavours on behalf of the organization by Miss Afua Foriwaa Boafo, financial controller of the group.

For many of the organization’s members, it was an occasion when they came face-to-face with the realities of the current mass suffering in the country, especially among women and girls in impoverished communities.

It was a time to be empowered and motivated for action they said.

The colourful event also featured free medical screening, gift items, free food, free clothing, and free drinks among others.

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By: Kojo Agyeman/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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