recognized by canadian government as an outstanding black woman

I am honoured that on February 20th 2019, Status of Women Canada recognized me as an outstanding Black Canadian woman for my maternal health and advocacy work. Click here for the original tweet.

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□ #regram @yeshialem_fistula Habiba Cooper Diallo is a passionate advocate for women’s maternal health and the prevention of obstetric fistula. Her dedication led to the establishment of Women’s Health Organization International, an organization that aims to empower women in Africa and the African diaspora through the improvement of health care and health education. . . . Habiba Cooper Diallo se consacre à la santé des mères et, en particulier, à la prévention des fistules obstétricales. Elle a fondé une organisation internationale (la Women’s Health Organization International) pour outiller les Africaines, y compris celles de la diaspora. L’organisme a une double mission : éduquer et améliorer les soins. #BHM2019 #blackhistorymonth #leadersoftomorrow #womeninAfrica

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Passionate about women’s maternal health & prevention of obstetric fistula, Habiba Cooper Diallo founded @WHOI_Org who aims to empower #womeninAfrica & the African diaspora through improvement of health care & health education.#BHM2019 #blackhistorymonth
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— Women in Canada (@Women_Canada) 20 February 2019