{"id":161298,"date":"2019-03-08T14:30:40","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T14:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/these-powerful-activists-are-at-the-frontlines-of-gender-equality\/"},"modified":"2024-01-25T14:42:48","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T14:42:48","slug":"open-letter-cosigners-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/stories\/open-letter-cosigners-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"These powerful activists are at the frontlines of gender equality"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This IWD, we&rsquo;re passing the mic to African activists who are doing incredible work for gender equality. Together, they&rsquo;re standing by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.one.org\/international\/blog\/poverty-is-sexist-open-letter-2019\/\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">a bold demand to world leaders<\/a>, urging them to make real progress. Get to know more about the fantastic co-signers backing this demand, including our spokeswomen!<\/p>\n<h3>Spokeswomen:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Melene Rossouw<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-146469\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/one_org_international\/international\/media\/international\/2019\/02\/27212401\/Melene.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"800\"><\/p>\n<p>Melene became an Attorney in the High Court of South Africa in 2009. In 2017, she founded the <a href=\"http:\/\/womenleadmovement.org\/wlm-team\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Women Lead Movement<\/a> to educate, empower, and inspire women. They lead social change in their communities through human rights and leadership training. The movement also shows women how to publicly campaign and hold the government accountable for the promises they make to their citizens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr Marlene-Joannie Bewa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-146471\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/one_org_international\/international\/media\/international\/2019\/02\/27212434\/Joannie.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"800\"><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Marlene-Joannie Bewa is an accomplished HIV\/AIDS advocate from the Benin Republic. She founded the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhtf.org\/organization\/young-beninese-leaders-association-ybla\/\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Young Beninese Leaders Association<\/a>, a youth and women-led organization. This program has trained more than 3000 girls and women on sexual and reproductive health, leadership, and entrepreneurship. She is also a &ldquo;Goalkeeper for the Goals&rdquo; for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wadi Ben-Hirki<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-146721\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/one_org_international\/international\/media\/international\/2019\/03\/06144034\/Wadi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"800\"><\/p>\n<p>Wadi Ben-Hirki founded the <a href=\"http:\/\/wbhfoundation.org\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Wadi Ben-Hirki Foundation<\/a> when she was 17 years old. The foundation seeks to impact marginalised and disadvantaged communities through humanitarianism and activism. The charity organization runs many campaigns, mostly in Northern Nigeria. She serves on the African Leadership Institute Youth Advisory Board and was the Special Guest from Africa at the 2018 Y20 Summit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lola Omolola<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-146473\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/one_org_international\/international\/media\/international\/2019\/02\/27212538\/Lola.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"800\"><\/p>\n<p>Lola Omolola is the founder of FIN, a private Facebook group that connects nearly 1.7 million women from across the world. She began the group in 2014, searching to create a virtual support network with other Nigerians after Boko Haram kidnappings. The group quickly grew into a hub for women&rsquo;s issues, offering its members a safe outlet to discuss the struggles they face and connect with other women who share those experiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Samira Haruna Sanusi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-146474\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/one_org_international\/international\/media\/international\/2019\/02\/27212638\/Samira.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"800\"><\/p>\n<p>Samira Haruna Sanusi is a Sickle Cell Awareness advocate and WASH advocate. She is the founder of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssscf.org\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Samira Sanusi Sickle Cell Foundation<\/a>, which builds awareness and supports hundreds of people with medical bills. She&rsquo;s also the co-founder of WAFSLI Nigeria (Water for Sustainable Living). She is the author of S is for Survivor, a memoir about her personal experiences with Sickle Cell Anaemia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Togola Hawa S&eacute;m&eacute;ga<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-146475\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/one_org_international\/international\/media\/international\/2019\/02\/27212752\/Hawa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"800\"><\/p>\n<p>Journalist Togola Hawa S&eacute;m&eacute;ga is on a mission to provide the young people of Mali with informative news and unite them. She achieves this with a creative mix of journalism, rap and humour. <a href=\"https:\/\/kunafoni.com\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Kunafoni<\/a>, her website and WebTV series, gets young people involved in social issues while also building their confidence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dieynaba Sidibe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-146476\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/one_org_international\/international\/media\/international\/2019\/02\/27212811\/Dieynaba.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"800\"><\/p>\n<p>Dieynaba is Senegal&rsquo;s first female graffiti artist. She uses her art to show solidarity and highlight the issues women face. Health and access to education are some of the issues she&rsquo;s covered through her art.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Naomi Tulay-Solanke<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-146477\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/one_org_international\/international\/media\/international\/2019\/02\/27212835\/Naomi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"800\"><\/p>\n<p>Naomi Tulay-Solanke is the Founder and Executive Director of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chiliberia.org\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Community Health Initiative<\/a>. This non-governmental organization in Liberia provides reusable and affordable health products for women and girls, empowering them to take control of their reproductive health. She&rsquo;s also launched PADS4GIRLS, which trains women to produce sanitary pads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chmba Ellen Chilemba<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-146478\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/one_org_international\/international\/media\/international\/2019\/02\/27212907\/Chmba.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"800\"><\/p>\n<p>Chmba is the Founder and Executive Director at Tiwale, a youth-led organization supporting Malawian girls and women. She started Tiwale at 17 to end the vicious cycle of child marriage through economic and educational opportunities. Tiwale has supported over 250 women so far!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fridah Githuku<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-146479\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/one_org_international\/international\/media\/international\/2019\/02\/27212927\/Fridah.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"800\"><\/p>\n<p>Fridah Githuku is the Executive Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/grootskenya.org\/about-groots-kenya\/\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">GROOTS Kenya<\/a>, a national grassroots movement led by women. The movement gives grassroots women visibility and decision-making power in their communities. They have invested in nearly 3,500 women-led groups across Kenya, sparking local, human-led change. As an Equal Measures 2030 partner, Fridah is passionate about the role of land rights in achieving gender equality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aya Chebbi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-146480\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/one_org_international\/international\/media\/international\/2019\/02\/27212954\/Aya.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"800\"><\/p>\n<p>Aya Chebbi is an award-winning Pan-African feminist. She is the founder of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ayachebbi.com\/yphem\/\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Youth Programme of Holistic Empowerment Mentoring<\/a>, coaching the next generation of positive change agents. She&rsquo;s also the founder of the <a href=\"https:\/\/afrikayouthmovement.org\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Afrika Youth Movement<\/a>, one of Africa&rsquo;s largest Pan-African youth-led movements. She is the first African Union Youth Envoy and the youngest diplomat at the African Union Commission Chairperson&rsquo;s Cabinet.<\/p>\n<h3>More Co-signers:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lydia Charles Moyo<\/strong>, TV and Radio Presenter at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.feminahip.or.tz\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Femina Hip TV<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Elizabeth Wanja Ngeth<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kijijiafrika.org\">Kijiji Afrika<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Olaoluwa Abagun<\/strong>, Founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.girlpridecircle.org\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Girl Pride Circle<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Mercy Abang<\/strong>, United Nations Journalism fellow<br \/>\n<strong>Karimot Odebode<\/strong>, ONE Champion<br \/>\n<strong>Dr. Stellah Wairimu Bosire<\/strong>, Executive Director of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kma.co.ke\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenya Medical Association<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Dolapo Olaniyan<\/strong>, Founder of The UnCut Initiative<br \/>\n<strong>Scheaffer Okore<\/strong>, Chief of Trade &amp; Investment for the Pan African Chamber of Commerce<br \/>\n<strong>Diana Ninsiima<\/strong>, Senior Program Manager &amp; Gender Lead at <a href=\"https:\/\/tanzania.dotrust.org\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">DOT Tanzania<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Salimatou Fatty<\/strong>, a GPE youth advocate and founder of the <a href=\"http:\/\/salimatoufoundation.org\">Salimatou Foundation for Education<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Mildred Ngesa<\/strong>, Head of Communications for <a href=\"https:\/\/femnet.org\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">FEMNET<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Memory Kachambwa<\/strong>, Executive Director for <a href=\"https:\/\/femnet.org\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">FEMNET<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Mama Koit&eacute; Doumbia<\/strong>, Chair Member for <a href=\"https:\/\/femnet.org\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">FEMNET<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Julie Ciss&eacute;<\/strong>, Coordinator for GIPS WAR<br \/>\n<strong>Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng<\/strong>, one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.120under40.org\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">120 under 40 for the New Generation Leaders in Family Planning<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Myle<\/strong><strong>ne Flicka<\/strong>, a Women&rsquo;s Rights Writer<br \/>\n<strong>Mercy Juma<\/strong>, Broadcast Journalist and winner of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icfj.org\/our-work\/michael-elliott-award-excellence-african-storytelling\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi<\/strong>, Founder of the <a href=\"http:\/\/standtoendrape.org\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Stand to End Rape Initiative<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Amina Abdulazeez<\/strong>, ONE Champion<br \/>\n<strong>Hauwa Liman<\/strong>, Founder of Inspire for Impact<br \/>\n<strong>Linet Kwamboka<\/strong>, CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datascience.co.ke\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">DataScience LTD<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Saran Ke&iuml;ta Diakite<\/strong>, President of Malian Advocacy Group on SDGs<br \/>\n<strong>Sagara Saran Bouare<\/strong>, President of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildaf-ao.org\/index.php\/en\/\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Women in Law and Development<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Maimouna Dioncounda Dembele<\/strong>, Human Rights Activist<br \/>\n<strong>Mariam Diallo<\/strong>, Director of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afled.org\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Association for Women&rsquo;s Leadership and Development<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Nana Toure<\/strong>, Secretary General of the Sahel Youth Network<br \/>\n<strong>Val&eacute;rie Traor&eacute;<\/strong>, Executive Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niyel.net\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Niyel<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Imameleng Masitha<\/strong>, Communications and Advocacy Officer for <a href=\"https:\/\/srjc.org.za\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">The Sexual and Reproductive Justice Coalition<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Refilwe Ledwaba<\/strong>, Founder of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenandaviation.com\/index.php\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Girl Fly Programme in Africa Foundation<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Martha Muhwezi<\/strong>, Senior Programme Coordinating Officer for the <a href=\"http:\/\/fawe.org\/home\/\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Forum for African Women Educationalists<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Anta Fall Basse Kont&eacute;<\/strong>, Director of the Forum for African Women Educationalists Senegal<br \/>\n<strong>Danedjo Hadidja<\/strong>, President of APAD and an <a href=\"https:\/\/iwhc.org\/press-releases\/cameroonian-activists-to-share-personal-experiences-in-mission-to-end-child-marriage\/\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">International Women&rsquo;s Health Coalition<\/a> partner.<br \/>\n<strong>Fran&ccedil;oise Kpeglo Moudouthe<\/strong>, Founder of feminist blog <a href=\"https:\/\/eyala.blog\/about\" target=\"new\" rel=\"noopener\">Eyala<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Nana Semuah Bressey, nurse<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>If you want to stand in solidarity with these activists, sign their open letter <a href=\"https:\/\/one.org\/sexist\">here<\/a>.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"buffer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This IWD, we&rsquo;re passing the mic to African activists who are doing incredible work for gender equality. 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