Aissa Doumara Ngatansou

Aissa Doumara Ngatansou (born circa 1972) is a Cameroonian activist. In 2019, she won the Simone Veil prize. Quotes My own experience of discrimination inspired me to become the activist that I am today. Discussing what inspired her activism for women's rights. Restoring dignity is one part of the response in cases of gender-based violence. Discussing the need to restore dignity and empower survivors of violence. When women first come to us we enroll them in programmes to strengthen their skills and self esteem. By the end of this process they become leaders of their own associations and are trained to solve community conflicts. Discussing how supporting survivors can help women regain confidence and leadership. It doesn’t only target the victim, but also her family and children, her community and the whole country. Fighting against it is the key to enhancing human rights and promoting development. Discussing the wider impact of violence against women and girls. We work to help women become independent, so that they are recognized as full-fledged people who contribute to the development of their communities… and of the whole world. Discussing the goal of empowering survivors of violence. External links Category:Women activists from Cameroon Category:Women's rights activists Category:1972 births Category:Women born in the 1970s Category:Living people