Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim: A Champion for Indigenous Women and the Environment
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Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim is an expert in the adaptation and mitigation of indigenous peoples to climate change. She is a proud member of the Mbororo pastoralist people in Chad and has dedicated her life to advocating for Indigenous rights and environmental protection. At just 16, she founded the Association for Indigenous Women and Peoples of Chad (AFPAT), working to ensure the inclusion of indigenous knowledge and traditions in global climate action. Today, she serves as Chair of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, amplifying the voices of those who have long been excluded from decision-making. Hindou was born into a world where nature dictates life, where the land is not just a resource but an extension of identity, culture, and sustenance. As a child, she learned from her elders how to read the landscape, understand seasonal changes, and coexist harmoniously with the environment. Yet, she also saw the struggles women faced, limited access to education, exc...