Ending violence against women in the Middle East and Africa: Karama stands for dignity and equality.
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ALT A photo of Faiza Mohamed with Yasmeen Hassan. A quote reads “I had the privilege of working with Faiza Jama Mohamed for over 15 years at Equality Now. Our goal was always to support women's rights groups around the world in equal partnership to advance our common cause of women's equality under the law. Faiza embodied all the values of the organization, integrity, tenacity, humility and unassuming leadership. Because of her efforts and the young activists she has mentored both at Equality Now and across Africa, the landscape of women's rights is changed forever. From the drafting and bringing to life of the Maputo Protocol, to models for implementation of laws in local levels to protect girls and women from sexual violence, trafficking, child marriage and FGM, Faiza led it all and made an enormous impact. I have learnt so much from her and I will always always be grateful for her leadership, friendship, mentorship and critically her quiet integrity.”
ALT A photo of Honourable Justice Martha K. Koome, EGH receiving an award from Faiza Jama Mohamed. Under the photo, a quote from the Justice pays tribute to Faiza Jama Mohamed for her exceptional leadership and dedication to advancing the rights of women and girls across Africa. As Africa Director at Equality Now, Faiza has championed gender equality, challenged discriminatory norms and laws, and helped strengthen justice systems to better serve survivors and vulnerable communities. The statement highlights her valuable partnership with the Kenyan Judiciary, including her contributions to the Bench Book on Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation and the development of Gender Justice Courts. Her lasting legacy is reflected in both the institutional reforms she has supported and the countless lives she has positively impacted through her principled and transformative leadership.
ALT A photo of Jessica Neuwirth standing next to Faiza Jama Mohamed above a headline reading: “Faiza's vision, talent, and decades of hard work led to the adoption of the Maputo Protocol.” Next to the headline, text reads “Faiza built Equality Now in Africa. Her vision, her talent and her decades of hard work led to the adoption of the Protocol to the African Charter on the Rights of Women, and the creation of SOAWR to work for its ratification and implementation. Her leadership brought people together across the continent to work for an end to all forms of gender-based violence and discrimination, changing laws, policies and practices and saving lives. Equality Now was so lucky to have Faiza for these many years, and her departure is a huge loss to the organization. As a founder and Honorary President of Equality Now I want to thank Faiza for all she has done - she will be greatly missed!”
