Girls Resist - West Africa | #GirlsResistWA

Fati Hassane is an African feminist activist from Niger, with extensive experience of work in the development sector.

Our conversation explores her early life as a girl and the experiences she had at that age, digging into the themes of identity and resistance.

We discuss her journey of growing up in different countries with different cultures, her return to her native Niger as a teenager and how she navigated that shift. Fati also talks about resisting gendered social norms, her journey to financial independence, as well as the experiences of her resistance and the impact this has had on others.

Our four-part conversation with Fati is part of our Girls Resist - West Africa series, exploring stories of resistance from women from different countries in the West African Region.

Trigger Warning: This conversation contains mentions of violence and abuse which may be triggering for readers. Kindly take a moment to decide if you want to keep reading. If you do proceed, we encourage you to centre your wellbeing and stop reading at any point, as you need.

Our Conversation With Fati In Four Parts

Part 1: “I learned that reality is always complex”

Part 2: “I was a radically rebellious young girl”

Part 3: “Resistance means refusal to abide by rules or laws that go against our interests”

Part 4: “It’s a sin not to use my privilege”

EXPLORE ALL THE STORIES HERE