Nice Nailantei Leng'ete
Nice Nailantei Leng'ete is a Kenyan human rights activist known for her efforts to end female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage in her community and beyond. She works with Amref Health Africa, an international non-governmental organization focused on health development in Africa.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Nice Nailantei Leng'ete was born in the village of Kimana, located in Kajiado County, Kenya. As a member of the Maasai people, she was expected to undergo FGM as part of her community's traditional rites of passage. However, she managed to escape the practice at the age of eight, which set her on a path to advocate against it.
Advocacy and Work[edit | edit source]
Leng'ete's advocacy began in her own community, where she started by educating her peers and elders about the dangers of FGM and the benefits of alternative rites of passage. Her efforts gained momentum, and she eventually partnered with Amref Health Africa to expand her reach.
Amref Health Africa[edit | edit source]
With Amref Health Africa, Leng'ete has been instrumental in developing and implementing programs that offer alternative rites of passage for girls. These programs focus on education and empowerment, providing girls with the tools they need to avoid FGM and child marriage.
Impact[edit | edit source]
Through her work, Leng'ete has helped to save thousands of girls from FGM and child marriage. Her efforts have been recognized internationally, and she has received numerous awards for her activism.
Recognition[edit | edit source]
Nice Nailantei Leng'ete has been featured in various international media outlets and has received several awards for her work, including being named in the TIME 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
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