Immaculée Birhaheka

Immaculée Birhaheka (born 1960) is a human rights activist from Democratic Republic of Congo. She is co-founder and president of the women's rights organization Promotion et Appui aux Initiatives Feminines (PAIF) which works to combat sexual violence and increase the participation of women in civic life. Quotes Here, we think women should work twice as hard, like a woman has no right to err, like the country belongs to men and we are second-class citizens. Theguardian It is high time that human rights defenders around the world, because they perform courageous work, benefit from appropriate protection. Martin Ennals Award. “Immaculée Birhaheka We will continue to struggle, in the name of humanity, until the last drop of our blood. Martin Ennals Award. “Immaculée Birhaheka External links Category:1960 births Category:Living people Category:Women activists from the Democratic Republic of the Congo Category:Women's rights activists Category:Women born in the 1960s