Delphine Djiraibe

Activist Type

Human Rights

Delphine Djiraibe is a Chadian attorney and the cofounder of the Chadian Association for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights. Recognized by BBC News as “one of Chad’s most prominent human rights lawyers,” Djiraibe has dedicated her career to advocating for justice and accountability.

Despite government backlash, Djiraibe works for responsible resource management to ensure revenues from projects like the Chad–Cameroon Petroleum Development and Pipeline Project benefit local communities rather than fueling conflict or enriching the military. In 2004, she was honored with the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award for her contributions.

Artwork by

Jack Storie

This portrayal of Delphine celebrates the nature of Chad, a setting prime for local development and devoid of military occupation and big oil. She is situated cozily within the teeming abundance of the landscape, emphasizing her integral role in preserving the country’s rights and resources for its people.

Chad

Capital

N'Djamena

Founded

August 11, 1960

Demonym

Chadian