Aviâja Egede Lynge facts for kids
Aviâja Egede Lynge (born 1974) is an important person from Greenland. She is a social anthropologist, which means she studies human societies and cultures. Aviâja works hard to protect the rights of Inuit people, who are the native people of Greenland and other Arctic regions.
She has helped teachers in Greenland learn about their own culture and the rights of native people. Since 2015, she has been Greenland's Spokesperson for the Rights of the Child. This means she speaks up for children and makes sure their rights are respected. She will continue this important job until 2025. She also joined the International Indigenous Women’s Forum in 2020.
About Aviâja Egede Lynge
Aviâja Egede Lynge was born in Greenland in 1974. She grew up surrounded by her native culture. Her family, including her parents and grandparents, cared deeply about the cultural and language rights for people in Greenland.
Her Education
After finishing high school in Greenland, Aviâja went to the University of Edinburgh. There, she earned a master's degree in social anthropology. She loves learning about the history of native peoples, both in Greenland and around the world.
Working for Education
Starting in 2006, Aviâja led the further education department at the University of Greenland. She helped create special courses for teachers to get diplomas and master's degrees. She also teaches social anthropology herself.
Aviâja has helped make education better in Greenland. She has also worked with native communities in Canada and Alaska to improve their schools.
Speaking Up for Rights
In 2013, Aviâja represented women from the Arctic region. She spoke at a big meeting called the World Conference for Indigenous Women in Lima, Peru.
In 2015, she was chosen to be the Spokesperson for the Rights of the Child in Greenland. This is a very important role where she makes sure children's voices are heard. Two years later, she joined the board of the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA). This group works to protect the rights of native peoples worldwide. In 2020, she became a member of the International Indigenous Women's Forum.
