{"id":3237,"date":"2022-03-08T11:16:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T16:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pathfinder.local\/?post_type=essay&p=3237"},"modified":"2023-04-21T13:57:40","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T17:57:40","slug":"samirathou-tchibozo-niger-five-daring-african-women-to-know-for-international-womens-day","status":"publish","type":"essay","link":"https:\/\/www.pathfinder.org\/impact-stories\/samirathou-tchibozo-niger-five-daring-african-women-to-know-for-international-womens-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Samirathou Tchibozo, Niger: Five Daring African Women to Know for International Women\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Q&A with Samirathou Tchibozo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To commemorate International Women\u2019s Day 2022, we met with Samirathou (Samira) Tchibozo, who joined Pathfinder International in 2015. Samira is based in Niger and serves as Manager of Administration and Human Resources where she leads the hiring of new talent, manages the employee-to-employer relationship, and creates a safe and inclusive environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What does International Women\u2019s Day mean to you? Why are days like this important?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

International Women\u2019s Day emphasizes the need to raise awareness and advocate for women\u2019s rights, equality, and justice in the world. This day reminds us that we need to continue fighting for women\u2019s rights and it must be sustained until it is obtained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What got you into sexual reproductive health and rights? What would you like to achieve?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am passionate about improving the conditions of rural women. Sexual and reproductive health and rights leads to women\u2019s development. This involves shedding light on the importance of women in society. Women\u2019s empowerment comes from their ability to decide when to have children while considering their key roles in society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why do we need more women in leadership roles? Why is it essential to have women\u2019s leadership in adapting to climate change?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women can influence great changes. To ignite a change in mentality\u2014especially when it comes to global warming and its effects on Africa, women are in a better position to deliver and make this message heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What role do men play in the pursuit of equality and how do you incorporate them into your work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men must be women\u2019s allies. It is their responsibility to support women in decision-making at the professional level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We involve men in the delivery of our gender-related activities in Niger. We also need to encourage men to motivate women to apply for senior positions within our organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can women support\/mentor other women in the workplace? What changes need to happen to ensure more women\u2019s leadership in key roles?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We need to create a system of mentorship between women at a higher level and a lower level. We need to encourage women to seek leadership and to be bold. To this end, we must coach each other according to the failures of others. We must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n