Refiloehape Sesinyi

2023 Fellow from Lesotho

Refiloehape “Fifi” Sesinyi is an advocate for gender equality and disability rights in Lesotho.  Her own experience as a blind woman raised in a poor rural community, who often faced discrimination in society, influenced her career path Fifi has dedicated her life to being a support system and a voice for marginalized communities.  Fifi holds degrees in social work and gender studies from the National University of Lesotho and the University of the Free State in South Africa Her dedication to academic excellence and social justice has earned her membership in the Lesotho Red Cross Society and as a Canon Collins Scholar.  Fifi provides career guidance, mentoring, and psycho-social support to persons with disabilities, particularly children and young mothers After completing the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Fifi established the Unique Voices Network, a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of those often marginalized in society and to promoting diverse perspectives She participated in the United Nation’s International Conference on Population and Development’s (UNCPD30) Global Youth Dialogue, which focused on advancing the sexual and reproductive health rights of adolescents and youth She currently works with the Vodacom Lesotho Foundation as the Insight-Center Coordinator, where she designs and coordinates inclusion and accessibility activities.

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