Josephine Ojiambo

Josephine Ojiambo is a former Kenyan ambassador to the United Nations who served as the deputy secretary general of the Commonwealth. Ojiambo is an advocate of democracy, good governance and sustainable development. She is also the Founding Director of the Peter Ojiambo Foundation,a charity that empowers young people with technology, enterprise and leadership with a special focus on disabilities. Quotes We should try and always reach for the stars, If we fall a little lower, we will be above mediocrity. So having a goal out there is very important and we should be able to inspire our population to live towards a goal and not inspire negativity or lack of hope or under development. Lets inspire a vision ahead. We are all familiar with the tired saying, ‘a woman’s place is in the home’; it is exactly this type of regressive narrative that sets women back. Challenging gender-based stereotypes is still an ongoing, uphill battle. Therefore, we must find ways to create inclusive and enabling environments where women are able to realise their full political, economic and social potential.We must turn our attention to paving the way for future generations. Creating pathways that enable more young women to enter the ranks of political leadership is fundamental.Education is the single most important tool to achieve this. Yet, women and girls continue to be denied the same opportunities afforded to their male counterparts. External Links https://gloceps.org/wpm-team/ambassador-dr-josephine-ojiambo/