Fathia Adoumassid, a 37-year-old mother of four, is one of the 39 refugees recruited under this initiative. After completing her law studies and passing the bar exam in El Geneina, Fathia became a lawyer eight years ago. Her motivation to pursue law was driven by a desire to defend vulnerable people, particularly women, against injustices.
In her current role, Fathia identifies cases requiring protection, facilitates reconciliation and mediation, raises awareness about Chadian laws and customs, and provides information on humanitarian assistance while collecting feedback from refugees. She primarily works with women, noting,"It's easier for women to talk to other women, and I understand them.
Ahmed's responsibilities revolve around ensuring his community understands their rights, duties, and the laws and customs of Chad. He organizes training sessions for refugee bloc leaders, who then disseminate the information within their respective blocs."For example, cutting trees without permission is illegal in Chad, but not everyone knows it. It's important that people are aware of it so we can live in peace with the locals in a good environment," he explains.