Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa

Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa (born 10 August, 1942) is a Cameroonian academic and politician. She has been a Minister of Women's Empowerment and the Family since 2009. She was an assistant dean in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Yaounde before her appointment as Minister in 2009.

Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa in 2016

Quotes

• It all begins from the family. The family head should not be the instigator but rather the protector of the girl child aged between 5-9 years from such a cruel practice on grounds of fetish beliefs of wanting them to remain faithful to their husbands.
  • https://panafricanvisions.com/2023/05/cameroon-steps-up-fight-against-female-genital-mutilation

• I call on parents to control and limit where necessary, the use of smart phones and other devices they give to their children. These gadgets are spreading unethical content, without considering the vulnerability of our children.
  • https://echosante.info/international-day-of-the-girl-child-marie-therese-abena-ondoa-calls-for-responsible-use-of-the-social-media-to-limit-violence-against-the-girl-child/

• Women in rural areas do not get enough transformation skills*
  • https://web.facebook.com/watch/?v=1469466080118368** her interview on women's empowerment by CRTV

External links

• https://echosante.info/international-day-of-the-girl-child-marie-therese-abena-ondoa-calls-for-responsible-use-of-the-social-media-to-limit-violence-against-the-girl-child/
• https://web.facebook.com/watch/?v=1469466080118368** her interview on women's empowerment by CRTV