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Morissanda Kouyaté

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Mory Sandan Kouyaté
human
Ein sex anaa gendermale Edit
Ein country of citizenshipGuinea Edit
Name in native languageMorissanda Kouyaté Edit
Name wey dem give amMorissanda Edit
Family nameKouyaté Edit
Place dem born amKouroussa Edit
Languages edey speak, rep anaa signFrench Edit
Ein occupationphysician, human rights defender, foreign minister Edit
Position eholdMinister of Foreign Affairs of Guinea Edit
Award e receiveNelson Mandela Prize, Marianna Vardinoyannis Edit

Morissanda Kouyaté, be a Guinean medical doctor den activist against female genital mutilation. After years of activism, na dem appoint am Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, African Integration and Guineans abroad insyd October, 2021.[1][2]

Activism

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Na Kouyaté co-found de Inter-African Committee on Harmful Traditional Practices (IAC) insyd 1984 insyd Dakar, Senegal.[3] Insyd 2012, he co-author de UN General Assembly Resolution 67/146, wey na he dey call on all countries make dem end FGM.[4]

Awards

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  • 2020 United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize, alongsyd Greek philanthropist Marianna Vardinogiannis.[3]

References

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  1. ↑ Ben Ahmed, Lassaad; Ndiaye, Alioune (26 October 2021). "Guinée-Conakry nomination de 4 nouveaux ministres". aa.com.tr (in French). Agence Anadolu. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  2. ↑ Diallo, Tidjane (25 October 2021). "Gouvernement Mohamed Béavogui: Le président de la Transition nomme quatre nouveaux ministres". guinee360.com (in French). Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Mandela Prize awarded to Greek and Guinean rights activists". UN News. July 1, 2020. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Dr. Morissanda Kouyaté". Vital Voices. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
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