Ndella Paye facts for kids
Ndella Paye Diouf (born around 1974) is a French activist from Senegal. She is known for her work as an Afro-feminist and a Muslim theologian. Ndella has worked to ensure fairness for everyone, especially focusing on equal rights for different races and for men and women. She also strongly believes in helping young girls, like her three daughters, grow up with confidence and a strong sense of their own beauty. She teaches them that black skin and afro hair are beautiful features.
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Who is Ndella Paye Diouf?
Ndella Paye Diouf was born in Senegal around 1974. In 1993, she moved to France to live with her father, Jacques Diouf, who was a diplomat.
Early Life and Education
While living in Paris, Ndella studied Arabic and Muslim Theology. She also earned a master's degree in Religious Sciences and Society from the École pratique des hautes études. She later married a Frenchman from Senegal. In 2016, she moved to England and began working as an accountant.
Her Beliefs on Equality
Ndella has developed her own strong views on religion. She believes that the Quran and other faiths are sometimes interpreted in ways that favor men. Because of this, while she strongly supports Islam, she also believes that men and women are completely equal.
Fighting for Women's Rights
Ndella's work as an activist for women's rights began in 2004. At that time, a new law was being prepared in France that would stop young Muslim women from wearing the hijab in French schools.
Starting Activist Groups
To fight for women's rights, Ndella created a group called the Collectif des Féministes Pour l’Égalité (Feminist Collective for Equal Rights). She later left this group in 2012. After that, she started another group called Mamans Toutes Égales (All Mothers Equal). This group helps mothers who were not able to continue their education.
Inspiring Role Models
Ndella Paye Diouf has been inspired by important figures like Thomas Sankara and Angela Davis. However, her biggest role model is her own mother. Her mother was a nurse and a union leader who fought for women's rights.
