Aminata Bah’s fight against FGM/C and GBV has spanned over a decade. As a former inhabitant of the heavily affected area of Guinea she carries a deep personal commitment to addressing these critical issues that afflict women and girls worldwide.
Since 2017, she has served as the Head of Women and Community Partnership at La Fraternite Guineenne, where they have led a variety of transformative initiatives aimed at safeguarding women and girls.
Through a series of community workshops and women’s projects across various London boroughs, survivors and affected individuals find solace, empowerment, and support in safe environments facilitated by Aminata.
Furthermore, she has played a pivotal role as a FGM health advocate, dedicating over two years to the FGM Clinic in Croydon. Their efforts have ensured that survivors and affected communities have access to vital services and support systems.
Aminata has also been trained by Forward UK to become a FGM Community Champion and Peer Educator and has served as an Ambassador at the End FGM European Network since 2019.
In addition to this, she was elected to the board in 2022 and has since become one of the co-presidents of the Network, she continues to amplify voices, raise awareness, and champion the rights of those impacted by FGM/C.