Timidria Explained

Timidria is the name of an NGO for human rights in Niger, founded by Ilguilas Weila. Timidria is dedicated to the eradication of slavery in Niger.[1] [2]

Timidria was formed in 1991 and the name means 'solidarity' in Tamajaq. Niger's government denies the existence of slavery in the country, but international human rights organizations estimate the number of slaves in Niger at approximately 40,000.[3] [4]

The headquarters of Timidria is in the capital Niamey, and the organization has offices all around the country, helping escaped slaves to build up a new life in freedom.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Plaidoyer pour l’institutionnalisation d’une journée nationale contre l’esclavage au Niger ANP. www.anp.ne. 2019-06-21.
  2. Web site: U.S. finds Nigeria, Niger improving anti-trafficking efforts. Foundation. Thomson Reuters. news.trust.org. 2019-06-21.
  3. News: West Africa slavery still widespread. 2008-10-27. 2019-06-21. en-GB.
  4. Web site: ¿Qué fue de Hadijatou, la esclava que se rebeló contra su amo?. Cenizo. Néstor. eldiario.es. es. 2019-06-21.
  5. Web site: Plaidoyer pour l’institutionnalisation d’une journée nationale contre l’esclavage au Niger ANP. www.anp.ne. 2019-06-21.

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