Kamadji Demba Karyom

Kamadji Demba Karyom is a Chadian Court clerk, sociologist, trade unionist and activist known for her involvement in labour movement and pro-democracy in Chad. Quotes Being an activist in Chad is a race that never stops. Explaining that the struggle for democracy, labour rights, and women's rights in Chad is continuous and requires perseverance. I see myself as a citizen of the world. Describing how her commitment to justice and human rights is more important to her than any single professional identity. We are challenging harmful French policies because the political, economic and military relations that France maintains with certain African countries seriously undermine the rights and freedoms of our peoples. Criticizing France's political and military support for governments she believes violate human rights in Africa. Normally, for a dictatorship like ours in Chad, which carries out so much repression, France should end its cooperation agreements with it. Calling on France to stop cooperating with the Chadian government because of its human rights record. My quest for justice, fairness and equality was born in my childhood. Reflecting on how her upbringing inspired her lifelong commitment to social justice and women's rights. The political world in Chad is very male-dominated. Discussing the barriers women face in politics and public leadership in Chad. I just want to be free and to live in peace. Expressing her hope for freedom, peace, and democracy in Chad. I was torn between the anger of wanting to end all this in the most radical way and the desire to learn more and see how I could contribute to these social changes. Reflecting on her early motivation to become an activist and her decision to pursue peaceful social change instead of reacting with anger. I had to find the right balance so that I could support or lend my voice to those who were already standing up to denounce injustice and demand change. Explaining how she decided to join existing movements advocating for justice and social reform in Chad. The only conclusion I draw is that I was born under a dictatorship, I live under a dictatorship, and I do not want to die under a dictatorship. Describing her lifelong experience living under authoritarian rule in Chad and her desire for democratic change. More and more young people are raising these demands to say that we no longer want France in our country. Discussing the growing movement among Chadian youth calling for the withdrawal of French military forces. Another world is possible! Calling for solidarity between French and Chadian citizens in their shared struggle for justice, dignity, and better living conditions. External links Category:Women activists from Chad Category:Sociologists from Chad Category:Living people