Henriette Ekwe Ebongo
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Henriette Ekwe Ebongo | |
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.jpg) Ebongo in 2011 | |
| Born | December 25, 1949 |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Henriette Ekwe Ebongo (December 25, 1949)[1] is a Cameroonian journalist, publisher and political activist. She was awarded the International Women of Courage Award in 2011.[2][3]
Henriette Ekwe Ebongo was born on December 25, 1949, in Cameroon. She began her early education in the town of Ambam, a locality situated near the borders of Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon. Ebongo continued her studies through elementary course 1. From a young age, she demonstrated a strong interest in social justice, a passion that would go on to influence her career path as a journalist, publisher, and political activist. Over the years, Ekwe became known for her dedication to democratic values and advocacy in areas such as press freedom, gender equality, human rights, and good governance. Her unwavering commitment to these causes garnered international recognition, including the prestigious International Women of Courage Award in 2011.[1]
