Agnes Allafi

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Agnes Allafi (born January 21, 1959) is a Chadian politician and sociologist.[1][2] During her political career, Allafi was the Minister of Social Services two times between the late 1990s to early 2000s.

Allafi's father was an officer in François Tombalbaye's army until 1975, and he was executed on orders of Hissène Habré when Habré took control of N'Djamena in October 1982. Shortly after Habré took power, Allafi's husband was killed by Habré's secret police. After the death of her husband, Allafi fled to Cameroon with her family.[2]

Education

In 1980, Allafi obtained her bachelor's degree in Bongor. Upon graduation, Allafi became a teacher from 1981 to 1982. After moving to Benin in 1985, Allafi earned a master's degree in sociology from the National University of Benin. Her thesis was about the application of article 124 of Benin's constitution, which ensured equal rights for women and men.[2]

Politics

Women's rights

References

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