Henriette Ekwe Ebongo (December 25, 1949)[1] is a Cameroonian journalist, publisher and political activist. She was awarded the International Women of Courage Award in 2011.[2][3]
Henriette Ekwe Ebongo | |
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.jpg) Ebongo in 2011 | |
| Born | December 25, 1949 |
| Nationality | Cameroonian |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Ebongo advocates freedom of press, gender equality, human rights, and good governance. She was active in the struggle against dictatorship in the 1980s, and the current campaign against government corruption, gender discrimination and human rights abuses. During this time she has suffered repression, torture, and being taken to military court.[2][4]
She is the publisher of the independent weekly newspaper Babela and is a founder of the Cameroon branch of Transparency International, the anti-corruption non-governmental organization.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Cameroun: Henriette Ebongo Ekwe, mourir plutôt que de trahir". Journal du Cameroun. 14 April 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Ekwe Ebongo of Cameroon and nine others win International Women of Courage award". afripol.org. 14 March 2011. Archived from the original on 4 May 2019. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- ^ "Secretary Clinton To Host the 2011 International Women of Courage Awards". 2011-06-30. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
- ^ "Embassy Transcripts | Embassy of the United States Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic". bishkek.usembassy.gov. 8 March 2011. Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- ^ "Cameroonian Journo Wins International Women Of Courage Award". news.cameroon-today.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2019. Retrieved June 30, 2011.