having a job and earning an income allows [women] to stand … - Aminetou Mint El-Moctar

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having a job and earning an income allows [women] to stand up to their families and make their own decisions.

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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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skills, and made me more aware of the conditions of marginalised women who are forced to drop out under the pressure of outdated social traditions.

I will continue my path until women get the highest levels of education as a natural right, not as an exception, and enjoy full legal equality without reservations.

Mauritanian men often see large girls and women as more desirable.

having a job and earning an income allows [women] to stand up to their families and make their own decisions. - Aminetou Mint El-Moctar

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