Everyone deserves human rights and opportunity – Ursula Owusu declares at foundation launch

The Minister for Communications and Digitalization and Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ablekuma West Constituency, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has declared that not only does every person deserve to have their human rights protected, but they also deserve an opportunity to achieve their God-given potential in life, stressing that barriers that stop people from achieving all that they are capable of must be eliminated.

She asserted in her speech at the launch of her foundation, The Ursula Foundation in Dansoman, a non-governmental organization aimed at implementing initiatives for the development of the area and the empowerment of the underprivileged and women and children.

“This foundation is a testament to our collective commitment to creating an opportunity for the people of Ablekuma to develop practical skills and knowledge to excel in various sectors of the economy. We all know that everyone deserves basic human rights and opportunity, yet many are faced with barriers and challenges. The Ursula Foundation is here and will be our beacon of hope,” she said at the launch.

She recounted how her struggles and successes have shaped her understanding of leadership and what it should entail—ensuring that the lives of others become better rather than an obsession with personal accomplishments.

“From my days as a charcoal seller to serving in public office, I’ve learned the values of compassion, service, and resilience. Leadership isn’t just about accomplishments; it’s about how those achievements uplift others,” she stressed.

She assured that the foundation is apolitical and its initiatives will be accessible to all constituents, irrespective of political persuasion.

“Our aspirations are to ensure equal opportunities for everyone... No person must be left behind in our efforts to transform our constituency into a model constituency,” she pledged.

The foundation seeks to transform the lives of constituents through entrepreneurship, education and literacy, sustainable livelihoods, and social protection.