Androula Henriques facts for kids
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Androula Henriques
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Henriques in 2010
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Androula Christofidou Henriques
1936 (age 88–89) Nicosia, British Cyprus
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Androula Henriques is a brave activist from Cyprus. She was born in 1936. ..... This means she helps people who are forced into bad situations and held against their will.
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Early Life and Education
Androula Henriques was born in the city of Nicosia in 1936. She moved to Geneva, a city in Switzerland, to study. There, she focused on child psychology, which is the study of how children grow and learn.
She even worked with a very famous expert named Jean Piaget at the University of Geneva. Jean Piaget was well-known for his ideas about how children's minds develop. Androula Henriques wrote three books about his ideas on teaching methods.
Fighting for Others
..... This is a serious crime where people are tricked or forced into terrible situations. They might be made to work without pay or held against their will.
Starting Cyprus Stop Trafficking
Androula created her own group called Cyprus Stop Trafficking. This group helps people who have been trafficked. She was the president of this organization for many years. She led the group from 2012 until 2018.
Working with Leaders
Androula also talked to the government of Cyprus. ..... Her group organized a big meeting in Cyprus in 2008. People from the United States and the European Union came to speak. Police, lawmakers, and other important officials also attended. Many journalists were there too.
Helping Survivors
Androula has personally helped many people who were trafficked. She even let some stay in her home. This gave them a safe place while they prepared to tell their stories in court. ..... She also started another group in Geneva called ACEES. This group also works against exploitation and forced labor.
Personal Life
Androula Henriques is married to a man from Portugal. They have two children together. She divides her time between living in Switzerland and Cyprus.
Awards and Special Recognition
Androula Henriques has received important awards for her work.
International Women of Courage Award
In 2010, she received the International Women of Courage award. This award honors women around the world. It recognizes those who show great bravery and leadership. They work to make life better for others.
French National Order of Merit
In 2012, France honored her with a special award. She was made a Commander in the National Order of Merit. France's Ambassador to Cyprus gave her this high honor.
