Amina Tidjani Yaya, a leader for gender equality and financial transparency

At a time when women’s representation in politics and business remains a major challenge in Africa, Amina Tidjani Yaya stands out. A member of the Pan-African Parliament, a public finance expert and founder of the NGO “Voix de la Femme” (Women’s Voice), she embodies a new generation of leaders committed to gender equality, financial transparency and sustainable development.

A rich professional background

Amina Tidjani Yaya has more than seven years’ experience in budget management, governance and financial transparency. She has served as director general of Chad’s National Women’s House and head of the commercial department at the Chadian Hydrocarbons Company (SHT).

As president of the Women’s Caucus of the Pan-African Parliament, she coordinates its work, mobilises parliamentarians and advocates policies that empower women. She also takes part in high-level forums on democracy, human rights and good governance.

Strong commitment to gender equality

Through “Voix de la Femme”, she works to increase women’s representation in politics and the economy through training, advocacy and support for rural women. She has launched several campaigns, including “Chad without hunger”, which involves rural women in agricultural projects. She also chairs the organising committee of the African Women’s Night.

Solid training

With a first-year master’s in accounting from Ain Shams University (Egypt) and a degree in business accounting, she is at ease with the intricacies of public finance. Her vision: transparent management of public resources and greater participation of women in decision-making.

International influence

She has taken part in the Women Political Leaders Forum in the United States, the High-Level Dialogue on Democracy and Human Rights in Botswana and the YouthConnekt Africa summit in Kigali, carrying the voice of African women on the world stage.