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]
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
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ekwe Ebongo of Cameroon and nine others win International Women of Courage award. afripol.org (14 March 2011). Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2011 International Women of Courage Award Winners.
- ↑ Embassy Transcripts | Embassy of the United States Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. bishkek.usembassy.gov (8 March 2011). Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- ↑ Women of Courage 2011.
- ↑ "Cameroonian Journo Wins International Women Of Courage Award". news.cameroon-today.com. http://news.cameroon-today.com/cameroons-henriette-ekwe-ebongo-has-been-selected-for-international-women-of-courage-award/4891/. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- ↑ International Women of Courage Awards (10 March 2011).