Morissanda Kouyaté
Morissanda Kouyaté is a Guinean medical doctor and activist against female genital mutilation. Kouyaté co-founded the Inter-African Committee on Harmful Traditional Practices (IAC) in 1984 in Dakar, Senegal.[1] In 2012 he co-authored the UN General Assembly Resolution 67/146, calling on all countries to end FGM.[2]
Morissanda Kouyaté | |
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| Born | |
| Occupation | Medical doctor Women's rights activist |
| Known for | Campaigning against female genital mutilation |
Notable work | Adoption of February 6 as international day on Zero Tolerance to FGM; Adoption of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 67/146 banning FGM worldwide |
Awards
- 2020 United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize, alongside Greek philanthropist Marianna Vardinogiannis.[1]
References
- "Mandela Prize awarded to Greek and Guinean rights activists". UN News. July 1, 2020. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- "Dr. Morissanda Kouyaté". Vital Voices. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
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