Hadja Idrissa Bah
Founder, Club des Jeunes Filles Leaders de Guinée
Focus Area: Children’s Rights, Gender Advocacy, Policy Reform
Country: Guinea
Hadja Idrissa Bah is a Guinean activist championing children’s and women’s rights. As President of the Guinean Children’s Parliament since 2016, she has been a steadfast advocate against child marriage, female genital mutilation, and gender-based violence. She established the Guinea Girl Leaders Club to empower young women and has served as an advisor to President Emmanuel Macron on women’s rights issues.
A key figure in the West African Young Feminists Network, Hadja has represented young feminists at international platforms, including the G7 Summit. Her impactful work has earned her numerous accolades, such as the French Senate’s Women’s Rights Delegation Prize and the JAWARDS Women in Leadership recognition.