Henriette Ekwe Ebongo

Henriette Ekwe Ebongo (born December 25, 1949) is a Cameroonian journalist, publisher and political activist. In 2011 she received the International Women of Courage Award from the United States Department of State.[1][2]

Henriette Ekwe Ebongo in 2011.

Work

Ebongo works for freedom of the press, equality for women, human rights, and good government. She also works against corruption and discrimination against women.[1] In the 1980s, she worked against dictatorship. During this time, she was tortured and taken to military court.[3][4]

Ebongo publishes the weekly newspaper Babela. She started the Cameroon branch of Transparency International, a non-governmental organization that works against government corruption.[5]

Awards
  • International Women of Courage Award, 2011[2][6]

References
  1. "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.
  2. "2011 International Women of Courage Award Winners".
  3. "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.
  4. "Women of Courage 2011".
  5. "Cameroonian Journo Wins International Women Of Courage Award". news.cameroon-today.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2019. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
  6. "International Women of Courage Awards". 10 March 2011.

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