Elizabeth Amoaa is an extraordinary figure who has over the long term, been advocating for women’s reproductive health. She is, in fact, a victim who has turned her own journey into a mission to inspire and educate others.
Known as ‘Speciallady,’ Amoaa is the pioneer behind ‘Speciallady Awareness, a non-profit organisation (NGO) focused on advancing female reproductive health and feminine cleanliness education.
She had a difficult start in this advocacy, but she persevered and is now the face of this crucial educational and sensitization journey.
As the first Black woman to openly discuss her experience with uterus didelphys, a rare biological condition in which a woman is born with two wombs, two cervixes, and two vaginal canals, Amoaa persevered until she achieved international recognition.
Elizabeth went through a difficult path of numerous medical procedures, surgeries, and instances of medical negligence as a result of this rare condition, which was frequently misunderstood and misdiagnosed.
In spite of these challenges, Elizabeth turned her struggle into strength, and in 2017, she founded “Speciallady Awareness” to support women whose reproductive health conditions are similar.
Her non-profit organization, Speciallady Awareness, is now a haven and a beacon of hope for girls and women struggling with reproductive health issues.
The organization focuses on educating women who are dealing with a variety of health conditions, such as severe endometriosis and fibroids, both of which Elizabeth herself has. It also provides guidance and creates a safe environment for them to go.
The organization works to address critical issues like menstrual hygiene while also working to break the stigma associated with reproductive health.
‘Speciallady Awareness‘ has consistently promoted reproductive health throughout Ghana and beyond over the years.
To combat menstrual poverty and ensure that young girls can continue their education without interruption, the non-governmental organization has distributed 30,000 sanitary pads to female students and provided over $150,000 in medical supplies to improve maternal and pediatric care in Ghana.
This large number of efforts are important for a more extensive campaign to guarantee that no woman or young lady is kept down by the lack of access to proper healthcare or menstrual products.
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Elizabeth Amoaa is additionally a refined writer who has written two books —’The Special Lady’ and ‘The Unspoken Identity: The Woman with Two Vaginas’.
These books offer convincing stories of her own struggle with uterus didelphys and other reproductive health issues like stage 4 endometriosis, uterine fibroids and secondary infertility.
These books not only shed light on her physical and emotional challenges, but they also serve as educational resources for people who are going through similar situations.
Her book “The Unspoken Identity” has been approved by Ghana’s National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) as additional educational material for Senior High Schools all over the country in recognition of the significance of raising awareness about reproductive health.
Also, her books are available in more than 500 libraries and universities around the world, including lofty institutions like the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and the British Library.
Her story has been told in more than 150 countries and in a number of well-known publications, such as Rotary International Great Britain and Ireland Magazine, Army Families Federation Magazine, JUNO Magazine, Health Magazine (UK), Boots Health & Beauty and My Story Magazine (Ghana).
Her advocacy has earned her numerous awards from prestigious bodies across Ghana, the UK and Ethiopia.
In 2022, Elizabeth served as the President of the Rotary Global Hub (now known as Direct Membership of Rotary International), representing Rotary International Great Britain and Ireland.
Her leadership and dedication to service continue to inspire people worldwide, especially women facing reproductive health challenges.
