Lamnatu Adam has more than 20 years of experience in gender and human rights activism, gender-responsive program design, and the fight for social justice. She is focused on community development and empowerment of marginalized populations such as women, children and the disabled. Her advocacy work has earned her several awards, including recognition from the organization Girls, Not Brides for her work to eliminate child marriage. 

IVLP Impact Award Project: Deepening the Voices of SGBV Survivors in Ghana to Catalyze Policy Change

This project mobilized a network of survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Tamale Metropolis in the Northern Region of Ghana, engaging 34 survivors and members of the local government and traditional and religious leaders to propel a national discourse and solicit policy responses on SGBV. Working with the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit and Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, a documentary was produced and shared on national media documenting SGBV survivors. A national dialogue forum was convened during which Chiefs and Elders committed to implementing systems to reduce the vulnerability of women and girls.  

"I am really touched by this documentary you have put together. It shows a clear power interplay and how men have used their power to abuse women. I need to discuss this with my other chiefs in our paramountcy to take pragmatic steps to support and protect women from such inhumane treatment. This should not happen in a reasonable society."  - Local Chief & Attendee

IVLP Exchange Experience

Lamnatu participated in the IVLP Project Women in Politics and Civil Society, organized by the U.S. Department of State, Meridian International Center and FHI 360, in partnership with Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy, WorldDenver, World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana, Global Minnesota, GlobalJax, Lincoln Council for International Visitors, International House, and Iowa International Center.

U.S. Communities Visited Virtually

Denver, CO; Washington, DC; Jacksonville, FL; Des Moines, IO; Louisville, KY; Minneapolis, MN; Charlotte, NC; Lincoln, NE; Salt Lake City, UT

"IVLP was full of learning and had many takeaway lessons on how to improve my work. It was also very thought-provoking. Although the experience was virtual, we bonded very well." - Lamnatu Adam

Country: Ghana

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