Clarisse Marie Claudine Simbi

Clarisse Marie Claudine Simbi is a human-rights activist. She holds a master’s degree in Public Health from Mount Kenya University and has over five years’ experience in research. Since 2013, she has worked as statistics officer at the National Commission for the Fight Against Genocide (CNLG), a human-rights and peacebuilding organization. She is responsible for providing high-quality statistical data that helps in the planning and decision-making of the CNLG. Currently, she is conducting an assessment of the living conditions of genocide survivors in the southern province of Rwanda. Clarisse Marie Claudine Simbi works closely with the Advocacy unit. The findings from this survey help the needy to access health services, housing, direct financial support, school fees, and legal assistance. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Clarisse plans to continue fighting genocide ideology and advocating for vulnerable genocide survivors.