Hauwa Ibrahim

Winner of Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought · Nigeria · On the map · Lawyers · Born 1968 · age 58

Hauwa Ibrahim is a Nigerian human rights lawyer who won the European Parliament's Sakharov Prize in 2005.

Hauwa Ibrahim is read about 13 times a day, in 25 languages.

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2018“I had a focus. What is your focus? ... You will be tested. What should you do? We don’t know. You are going into a new world order that you may be defining.”In their words20 May 2018Paula J. Owen, 'You will be tested', Telegram & GazetteRead the whole statement

“Spread your wings. Soar like an eagle. May the wind be behind you. May the sun be in front of you on your face and may you fly.”In their words20 May 2018Paula J. Owen, 'You will be tested', Telegram & GazetteRead the whole statement

2013“The powerful force that unite us is our human dignity...”In their words9 September 2013speaking on humanity on 9th September 2013Read the whole statement

2006Honorary Citizen of ParisAward2005Sakharov PrizeAward2004Margaret Brent AwardAward1968Born20 January 1968

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The school, University of Jos, where Hauwa Ibrahim earned her undergraduate degree from.

Saint Louis University School of Law, where Hauwa Ibrahim is a Visiting professor at.

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Hauwa Ibrahim

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We celebrate today because there are women and men who have made it possible
Hauwa Speaking on international women's day., Own words
Every immigrant have its purpose that it is, they fill some gaps to improve the situation in Europe and also get shelter and security in terms of war situations.
Hauwa Ibrahim speaking about immigrants, Own words
stand up, shake it up, and keep going.
Hauwa speaks on greatness and failure., Own words