Human rights defender's story: Camara Salimata SY from Mauritania
Camara Salimata SY is the vice-president of Association des Femmes Chefs de Famille (AFCF - Association of female family heads) in Mauritania. She champions women's rights through advocacy, education, and legal reforms, focusing on national and international frameworks like CEDAW.
Camara Salimata SY is an influential advocate for women’s rights in Mauritania, where she serves as Vice-President of her organisation. She spearheads efforts to educate on and promote protective legal frameworks for women, including national laws and international conventions such as the African Charter and CEDAW. Salimata’s activism extends beyond advocacy, challenging societal and legal injustices to enhance women’s roles in politics and decision-making. Her work, rooted in a deep commitment to justice and equality, confronts misconceptions about Western influences on women’s rights, asserting the universal need for respect and active participation in societal change.