At Emmaus, every individual returns meaning to his or her e… - Joséphine Ouédraogo

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At Emmaus, every individual returns meaning to his or her existence whilst living in the Emmaus community, through sharing with others, work, and placing his or her talents at the service of the community.

Joséphine Ouédraogo

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Joséphine Ouédraogo (born 22 December 1949) is a Burkinabé sociologist and politician. She served as Minister of Justice of Burkina Faso from 2014 to 2016.

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Alternative Names: Josephine Ouedraogo

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