Dadji Rahamata Ahmat Mahamat

Dadji Rahamata Ahmat Mahamat is a Chadian feminist activist. She is the office manager of CAMOJET, the Collectif des Associations et Mouvements de Jeunes du Tchad (Collective of Young People's Movements and Associations in Chad.

Quotes

• I have been harassed, intimidated and threatened but I will stand firm.
  • Speaking about threats and intimidation faced as a human rights defender.

• The difficulties I face every day are also due to the fact that I am a woman. In our society, women are relegated to second place. I want to prove otherwise.
  • Speaking about the challenges she faces as a woman activist in Chad.

• I want to prove we can come first. We can dare and win.
  • Encouraging Chadian women to pursue leadership and success.

• When the Extraordinary African Chambers passed judgement in May 2016 sentencing former President Hissène Habré to life imprisonment, my family and I welcomed this as a deliverance. Justice has been served for this chapter in my life.
  • Reflecting on the conviction of Hissène Habré and its personal significance.