“I can do this job eyes closed”. This statement is the boasting of an individual who masters his or her work. On the occasion of the 2019 International Women’s Day, I am proud to attribute this
claim to all women with visual impairment around Africa. With our environment generally not adapted
to our deficiency, our daily activities are a big challenge.
We therefore have to be smart and innovative in the way we do our work.
The theme of the UN Women for International Women’s Day 2019– “Think equal, build smart and innovate for change”, affirms our day to day efforts to contribute to the development of our
communities. Nevertheless, the problem is that, very few people understand and even acknowledge this
fact.
Our mission therefore, is to raise awareness on this and ensure that every woman with visual impairment sees herself as an expert who can do her job with her eyes closed in order to instil confidence around her for equal thinking. Paradigms have to shift in our favour. We need an inclusive environment which includes women, more so, women with disabilities.
As we celebrate this day, let us keep in mind that our deficiency has placed us a little above the rest and
not below. This would help endow us with the confidence to give our needed contribution in political
participation, public and family life as well as in the community and in the development of our nation.
Long live the AFUB Women’s Committee, Long live AFUB.
God bless Africa.
Madam Angonwi Nongne Eveline
AFUB Vice President;
Chairperson of AFUB Women’s Committee
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