Aïssa Doumara Ngatansou

Aissa Doumara Ngatansou is a Cameroonian women's rights activist and the co-founder of a branch of the Association for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (ALVF) in Maroua, Cameroon. Born around 1972, she has dedicated her life to fighting gender-based violence and advocating for women's rights. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aissa_Doumara_Ngatansou Quotes My own experience of discrimination inspired me to become the activist that I am today. https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2018/11/in-the-words-of-aissa-doumara-ngatansou Even though I was forcibly married at the age of 16, I fought to finish my studies before having my 3 children. https://reglo.org/posts/they-advocate-for-women-and-girl-s-right-5-leading-feminists-in-cameroon-6559 “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.” United Nations Population Fund “Every time we fail to bring them justice, my heart tightens and I am seized by deep discouragement. But I continue.” Le Monde “I dream of a world without violence, where all girls and women, men and boys can live together in complete equality and mutual respect, a world where everyone can express their free will without being repressed.” Le Monde Gender discrimination and violence against women is rooted in our culture and religion.” This Is Africa “We have made considerable progress in sensitising women, traditional and religious leaders and families, but it’s still not enough.” This Is Africa “I had to take charge of myself so as not to fall into the traditional pattern of the housewife.” Le Monde External links Category:Living people Category:Women's rights activists Category:Businesswomen from Cameroon