Human rights defender Ms. Henriette Da is a sociologist by training and an expert in human rights, women’s rights, and development. With diverse professional experiences, Ms. Da started as a socio-anthropological researcher in the health sector before becoming a public high school and college instructor. She is also a founding member of Burkina Faso’s Association for Religious Tolerance and Intercommunity Dialogue and has served as president of several civil society organizations, including The Association of Women Sociologists for Development. In 2018, Ms. Da was appointed President of the National Human Rights Commission, where she has proven herself an outspoken advocate for the people of Burkina Faso.
Henriette Da
