By Khadidja Ba
Sophia Kerr, a young woman with a disability, recently had a life-changing opportunity to serve as a Commissioner for a Day at the Women and Gender Equality Commission. For Kerr, this experience was not just a day at a formal meeting, but a moment of personal growth, empowerment, and a chance to make her voice heard in advocating for girls with disabilities. Through her journey, she came to realise the importance of inclusivity and how the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) can be a catalyst for change—both for children with disabilities and for young people globally.
“I was able to meet other young girls from different schools and hear their stories,” Kerr said, reflecting on her experience. “As a girl with a disability, I felt included for the first time in a space where decisions are being made about our futures. It taught me why inclusion is so important and why I need to be an advocate too.”