Binta Ann, born in 1975 in the Republic of Guinea, is an author and activist for women's rights and children's rights.
Binta Ann | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1975 |
| Nationality | Guinean |
| Occupation(s) | Author, activist for women's rights |
| Notable work | Awa the Little Beggar |
| Awards | Franco-German Prize for Human Rights (2017), Woman of the Year Award in the social and humanitarian category in Guinea (2018) |
She received the Franco-German Prize for Human Rights in 2017 and the Woman of the Year Award in the social and humanitarian category in Guinea in 2018.
Biography
editEarly life and education
editBinta Ann was born in Guinea in 1975.[1] She studied modern literature in her country before going to France, where she studied tourism. She then moved to the United States, where she earned a master's degree in preschool education and elementary education in New Jersey.[2]
Career
editIn New Jersey, she taught at an American school.
After returning to Guinea, she taught successively at the American International School of Conakry and the Lycée Français Albert-Camus. She worked at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in the democracy and governance department.[3]
She is a teacher at the lycée in Conakry.[4]
Literary work
editIn 1998, she published her novel Awa the Little Beggar, which was later adapted into a film by Unicef, followed by Marriage by Mail in 2004.[4]
She addresses themes such as female genital mutilation, arranged marriage, and polygamy.[4]
Activism
editFonbale Foundation
editBinta Ann founded the humanitarian foundation Fonbale in 2008. Created in the United States before being recognized in Guinea in 2011, Binta Ann's Fonbale foundation works for the well-being of underprivileged women and children.[4] Extending her activism through writing, she has authored several books addressing the well-being and defense of vulnerable people.
Publications
editAwards and recognitions
edit- 2017: Franco-German Prize for Human Rights
- 2018: Gnouma Magazine Woman of the Year Award in the social and humanitarian category in Guinea
Personal life
editBinta Ann is married and has two children.[11]
Bibliography
edit- Iffono, Aly Gilbert (2020). Discovering Guinean Authors. Editions L'Harmattan. ISBN 978-2-14-014648-0. OCLC 1202466107. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
Notes and references
edit- ^ "ANN Binta". Etonnants Voyageurs. 2022-03-18. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ "Who is Binta Ann (here is her journey)". Aminata.com L'information en Guinée et dans le monde. 2019-07-12. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ "Grand gala de distinction au Canada: la lauréat Binta ANN à l'honneur". Aminata.com L'information en Guinée et dans le monde. 2019-10-04. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ a b c d "Excision, rape, forced marriage: two African authors break taboos". Madame Figaro. 2016-05-24. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ a b c Iffono, Aly Gilbert (2020-04-07). Discovering Guinean Authors. Editions L'Harmattan. ISBN 978-2-343-19809-5. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ Fatima Asks Questions. Illustrator: Georges Bonamer. les Classiques ivoiriens. 2016. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Marriage by Mail. L'Harmattan. 2004. ISBN 2-7475-6496-7. OCLC 56064010. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
- ^ Why Do I Have to Go to School. Amadou Asks Questions , tome 1; CIV , 3018. Illustrator: Georges Bonamer. les Classiques ivoiriens. 2015. ISBN 978-2-37223-018-6. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Why Do I Always Have to Wash My Hands. Amadou Asks Questions , tome 2; CIV , 3017. Illustrator: Georges Bonamer. les Classiques ivoiriens. 2015. ISBN 978-2-37223-017-9. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ What Are Children's Rights?. Fatima Asks Questions; CIV , 3039. Illustrator: Georges Bonamer. les Classiques ivoiriens. 2016. ISBN 978-2-37223-039-1. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Kouyaté, Boua (2020-11-09). "Binta Ann, Founder of the Fonbale Foundation". Les Annonces 224. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
