Rainatou sow

Rainatou Sow is a Guinean woman who founded 'Make Every Woman Count': an organisation operated by a team of young women in Africa, America and Europe who.
Rainatou Sow is a Guinean woman who founded 'Make Every Woman Count': an organisation operated by a team of young women in Africa, America and Europe who use their passion and experience to promote rights and empowerment of women and girls.
Rainatow Sow is executive director at Make Every Woman Count, a small organisation established in 2010 to facilitate access to information through the.

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Rainatou Sow

Guinean woman

Rainatou Sow is a Guinean woman who founded 'Make Every Woman Count':^[1] an organisation operated by a team of young women in Africa, America and Europe who use their passion and experience to promote rights and empowerment of women and girls. She is an campaigner for a peaceful and equitable world, a human rights and social justice advocate, and works to empower women and girls.

Personal life and background

Rainatou was born in the mining town of Fria. At the age of 12 she began teaching evening classes to girls unable to go to school, and later engaged with the political system, becoming a member of the Guinean children's parliament as minister for children and Women's affairs, including appearances on Guinean radio and television.^[2]

Rainatou gained a Master's degree in International Law at l'Université Kofi Annan de Guinée,^[3] and a Master's degree in International Relations at London Metropolitan University. She is fluent in French, English, Pulaar and Susu.

Early political activities

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Our work protecting and promoting the human rights of women and girls means we get to work side by side with some incredible women in positions of power every day. At a time when many female-led governments are being praised for their assertive leadership in response to COVID-19, we’re asking why women leaders matter.

My name is Rainatou Sow, I am from Guinea and I am the Executive Director of Make Every Woman Count.

WHAT DOES EQUALITY MEAN TO YOU?

Women and men have equal rights, equal opportunities, and participation in all areas of life.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO HAVE DIVERSE WOMEN IN DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES?

The full participation and inclusion of women are vital to the continent’s growth and development. African governments can simply no longer afford to deny the full potential of one half of the population. Women must be present at the table where decisions about their lives and communities are made so that they are able to participate in the economic, political, and social development of the continent.

HOW IS COVID-19 AFFECTING THE PEOPLE YOU SERVE?

COVID-1

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