Zeinebou Mint Taleb Moussa facts for kids

Zeinebou Mint Taleb Moussa (Arabic: زينب منت طالب موسى) is a women's rights activist from Mauritania. She works to help women and children. She founded El Wafa, a center that supports people who have faced difficulties. She also leads a group called the Mauritanian Association for Maternal and Child Health (AMSME). This group helps mothers and children stay healthy.

Her Work and Career

Zeinebou Mint Taleb Moussa first trained as a midwife. A midwife is a healthcare professional who helps women during pregnancy and childbirth. She worked for the Mauritanian Ministry of Health.

In 2000, Zeinebou and other midwives started the AMSME. This group teaches women about their health and rights. They focus on helping mothers and children. AMSME is a non-governmental organization. This means it is a group that works to help people, but it is not part of the government.

In 2016, the president of Mauritania chose her for an important role. She became a member of the National Process for the Prevention of Torture. This group works to protect people from harm. Zeinebou has also given advice to the Global Fund for Women. This fund helps women's groups all over the world.

Awards and Recognition

Zeinebou Mint Taleb Moussa has received several awards for her important work.

• She was named one of the OkayAfrica 100 Women in 2017.
• In 2017, the United States Ambassador to Mauritania honored her. She was called "Femme de Courage en Mauritanie," which means "Woman of Courage in Mauritania."

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In Spanish: Zeinebou Mint Taleb Moussa para niños