Céline Narmadji facts for kids

Céline Narmadji, born in 1964, is a brave Chadian woman who works hard to protect human rights. Since 1992, she has been a part of the Chadian Human Rights League. She also leads an organization called the Association of Women for Development and a Culture of Peace in Chad, which she started heading in 2004. She stands up for people's rights and helps make Chad a better place for everyone.

Céline Narmadji's Story

Céline Narmadji was born in Chad's capital city, N'Djamena, on October 29, 1964. She grew up in a simple home. Her father worked for the government, and her mother took care of the family.

Since the early 1990s, Céline has been very active in supporting human rights and women's rights. This means she believes everyone should be treated fairly and have basic freedoms. She helped set up training programs for women and children across Chad. She also spoke out against the unfair treatment of women and child slavery.

Fighting for Change

In 2014, Céline became a spokesperson for a group called "Enough is Enough." This group brought together about 15 civil rights organizations. These groups worked to make life better for people in Chad. Céline organized protests to speak out against unfair treatment and the misuse of public money. She encouraged people to make noise with pots and pans. She also started "dead city days," where people stayed home to show their unhappiness.

In 2016, her group protested against the president being re-elected for a fifth time. In March 2016, Céline was arrested for speaking out and organizing peaceful gatherings. She was held in Amsinéné Prison for three weeks with other activists.

Never Giving Up

Even after being held in prison, Céline Narmadji continued her fight for human rights. She works both in Chad and with groups around the world. She once said, "Our fight is aimed at achieving lasting change so that our children and grandchildren can live in peace in this country."

In 2021, she focused on helping young Chadians. Many young people were being sent from their villages to work in gold mines far away. These mines were in northern Chad and southern Libya. Céline believed that by telling village leaders and local communities about the harsh conditions, they could stop this unfair practice. She wanted to make sure young people were not forced to work in slave-like conditions.

See also

• Human rights in Chad