Hadijatou Mani

Hadijatou Mani (born 1984) is a Nigerien human rights activist who fought a landmark legal battle to free herself from slavery. After winning her case against the government of Niger before the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in 2008, she became an advocate against slavery and for women's rights. Quotes "It was very difficult to challenge my former master and to speak out when people see you as nothing more than a slave." Hadijatou — Anti-Slavery International "Nobody deserves to be enslaved." 2009 International Women of Courage Award Winner Biographies — U.S. Department of State "We are all equal and deserve to be treated the same." Hadijatou — Anti-Slavery International "I feel that I am a human being like everyone else." Hope for west African slaves after landmark ruling — The Guardian, 27 October 2008 "I have not had a day off in my life, and I want the suffering of so many women to stop." Just Slaves — Al Jazeera External links Category:Human rights activists Category:Women's rights activists Category:Women from Niger Category:1984 births Category:Living people