By: Habiba Cooper Diallo On Saturday, February 18th, I held an author event for my new book #BlackInSchool at Indigo bookstore at the Yonge and Eglinton Centre in Toronto.
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By: Habiba Diallo Lately, I have not been doing well. My mental health has taken a serious hit given the recent traumatic violence against black people in America and right at home, here in Canada.
I was saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Catherine Hamlin on March 18th 2020. Dr. Hamlin was a renowned obstetric fistula surgeon and a revolutionary human being who dedicated her life to giving marginalized women access to the maternal health services they deserve. She was also a great inspiration to my life.
By: Habiba Diallo TORONTO, In May, I was invited by the Ministry of Women and Gender Equality to speak on a panel hosted by Hon. Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality, about how public-private partnerships can advance gender equality in Canada. I was joined on the panel by Joanna Rotenberg, Group Head (BMO Wealth Management) and Julia Anderson (CEO, Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health).
HALIFAX, Tonight, I was honoured at the launch of the book, Making Waves: Stories of Second Generation Immigrants, produced by Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS). I am one of 23 second generation Canadians to be featured in the book. Thanks ISANS!
By: Habiba Diallo ACCRA, In December, I travelled to Ghana with members of my team to visit obstetric fistula treatment centres and meet with organizations working to end fistula in the country. Upon exiting the chic Kotoka International Airport, I was tickled by Accra’s warm, humid air, as cheerful chatter rang in my ear. We later drove off into an energetic night, characterized by Afrobeat music, high-rises, Shoprite, hawkers, and plantain chips.
By: Habiba Cooper Diallo In this video, I extend a huge congratulations to Dr. Denis Mukwege of Panzi Hospital, 🇨🇩Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩, for his tireless work in treating and restoring the lives of women suffering from sexual violence. Dr. Mukwege is a 2018 recipient of the NOBEL PRIZE. I also urge all girls to get an education and use their skills to contribute to the infrastructural development of African countries.
By: Habiba Cooper Diallo HALIFAX, The Girls of Meru is a groundbreaking new film by Andrea Dorfman that highlights the pursuit of justice for young girls in Meru, Kenya who are the victims of rape. Powerfully-rendered, The Girls of Meru, is a courageous and uplifting message for the urgent need to bring an end to sexual violence against girls globally. As females, our bodies are autonomous and we have the right to be free from assault regardless of the circumstances. We need a shift in how society views women, and views our bodies as property for the sole purpose of serving or pleasing men. Thanks to Andrea Dorfman for highlighting the work of Mercy Chidi Baidoo, founder of the Tumaini shelter, and the legal team supporting the girls.
READ MORE FOR MY VIDEO PRESENTATION AND PICTURES. TORONTO~ On Saturday November 10th, I held another book talk for Yeshialem Learns About Fistula at A Different Booklist. It was a pleasure to have Amanda Parris, CBC Arts, share the stage as she led me in an interview about my inspiration for the book and my non-profit work on obstetric fistula. Thank you to everyone who attended and to (the now late) Jordon Veira for providing photography. Click read more to see photos from the event!
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Habiba DialloI am a Canadian end fistula advocate, author, and the founder of the Women’s Health Organization International, WHOI. I have been doing fistula awareness-building in Canada for the past 15 years. Get in touch here CategoriesArchives
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