Human-rights activism helped me rediscover myself, refined … - Aminetou Mint El-Moctar

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Human-rights activism helped me rediscover myself, refined my skills, and made me more aware of the conditions of marginalised women who are forced to drop out under the pressure of outdated social traditions.

Aminetou Mint El-Moctar

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About Aminetou Mint El-Moctar

Aminetou Mint El-Moctar (born 13 December 1956) is a Mauritanian politician and women's rights activist. She was shortlisted for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2015 and is the first Mauritanian woman to be considered for the award.

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Birth Name: Aminetou Ely El-Moctar

Native Name: أمينيتو بنت المختا

Alternative Names: Aminetou El Moctar • Aminetou Ely

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Our homeland will not be able to achieve economic growth or political development without promoting the right of both sexes to education and raising education quality in all levels.

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I rebelled against early marriage and the traditions that exclude women and make them a mere tool for the traditional and patriarchal iron fist that sets them a binding path, without regard to their personal choices.

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