For over 15 years, Aminata has been telling her story, that sadly mirrors millions of voiceless women and young girls whose lives are destroyed by sexual violence in war zones and countless refugees that are displaced.
Her voice of change for mothers and babies in Sierra Leone and for underrepresented people everywhere is something she is heartily passionate about.
Aminata has suffered unimaginable horrors and been subjected to the cruellest acts of humanity, in 1999, Sierra Leone was in the midst of a brutal civil war where mindless violence, vicious amputation and the rape of young enslaved women were the everyday weapons of bloody conflict. It was also where rebel soldiers snatched the young Aminata Conteh-Biger from her father’s arms, then held her captive for months.
Now, she is dedicated to restoring dignity to humanity through being a voice for underrepresented people everywhere and as the Founder and CEO of Aminata Maternal Foundation, which aims to end maternal and infant deaths in Sierra Leone, a country that is the most dangerous place to give birth. One in 17 women die during childbirth, while in Australia it is one in 8,700.
Keynote Speeches.
Aminata is honoured to have been a keynote speaker on various global stages, including representing UNHCR as a Special Representative, Women’s March 4 Justice in Canberra, Women’s Agenda where Aminata was the recipient of the 2021 Agenda Setter of the Year Award and Corporates, University lectures, Schools and many community engagements.
Keynote speaker topics:
• Grace and Grit under fire in adversity
• Restoring Dignity to Humanity, my Legacy
• Fostering Humanity/Belonging in a white privileged world
• Forgiveness is an abundant gift
• Impossible made possible
• Radical changes in Diversity (no tokenism needed)
Motivational And Inspirational Speeches.
Praise for Aminata, her inspirational and motivational speeches, her story-telling and change-making reaches far and wide. She is on a global stage, and her vision and mission are spreading beyond what she ever thought possible.
However, she is aware these change making speeches are highlighting the basic need of humanity. To treat everyone the way we want and deserve to be treated.
Aminata’s humility and grace radiate from her as she captivates her audience and shares her story from turning unimaginable horror into a powerful force for change to help others.
Highlights.
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- Cate Blanchett UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Special Representative for UNHCR Australia Aminata Conteh-Biger and Naomi Steer Founder and National Director for UNHCR Australia.
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- Dame Quentin Bryce, AF, CVO Former Governor General of Australia; Special Representative for UNHCR Australia Aminata Conteh-Biger and Naomi Steer Founder and National Director for UNHCR Australia.
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- Aminata with Richard Fidler Presenter, ABC Australia’s Radio National.
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- Salesforce CEO, Pip Marlow presented Aminata with the Women’s Agenda Setter of the Year Award for her arduous work with Aminata Maternal Foundation.
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- Emma Isaacs Global CEO of Business Chicks at the International Women’s Day Breakfast where Aminata was a Keynote Speaker.
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- Lisa Wilkinson, Co-host of Channel 10’s The Project interviewed Aminata when she launched her book Rising Heart. Lisa is pictured here with Aminata and Aminata’s daughter, Sarafina.
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- Aminata was invited to be a Keynote speaker at the momentous 2021 Women’s March 4 Justice in Canberra, where she captivated the audience with her discourse about equality, equity and telling real, unfiltered narratives to affect change.
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- Australian Journalist and Radio/TV presenter Geraldine Doogue interviews Aminata at the launch of her book “Rising Heart”.
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- David Koch, Australian television presenter Seven Network’s breakfast program, Sunrise, at the UNHCR Mother’s Day Breakfast.
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- At the Celebration of African Australian NSW, Aminata was presented a Humanitarian Award. In recognition of her outstanding service and project in West Africa Sierra Leone through the Aminata Maternal Foundation.
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- Ben Fordham Journalist and 2GB Radio presenter interviews Aminata.Ben Fordham Journalist and 2GB Radio presenter interviews Aminata.
Get in touch.
To book Aminata for speaking events:
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General enquiries about working with Aminata:
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Help us achieve our goal of ending preventable maternal and infant deaths in Sierra Leone by donating to Aminata Maternal Foundation.
