Girls Resist – West Africa | #GirlsResistWA
Clémentine Yannagda is a sexual and reproductive health rights activist from, Burkina Faso.
In this interview, Clémentine tells us about the tragedies she experienced during her adolescence and the resistance that followed. First, for her education and then for her participation in an organization dedicated to sexual health to honor her friend. Clémentine also talks about the influence of her resistance on her community and shares with us her dreams for the future.
This three-part conversation is part of our Girls Resist – West Africa series, exploring stories of resistance from West African women.
Trigger Warning: This conversation contains mentions of violence and abuse that may be triggering for our readers. Kindly take a moment to decide if you want to keep reading. If you proceed, we encourage you to focus on your well-being and stop reading at any point if you need to.
Our three-part conversation with Clémentine:
Part 1: “I knew that getting my high school diploma was the key to freedom for me.”
Part 2: “I felt like I was saving other girls like Delphine.”
Part 3: “Today, I don’t doubt myself anymore. I don’t wonder if I’m going to succeed or not anymore.”