Najat is the child of the 70”s and the first women
to be appointed as Minister of Education, and Research. She has held other
prestigious posts as Minister for Women Affairs, Minister of Youth affairs and
sports and Government spokesperson, has been a councilor of the city of Lyon,
responsible for major events in the country.
She was the second child in a family of seven
children, born in Moroccan countryside, in insignificant village near Nador in
the Rif region.. Once a shepherd girl of four who tended goats and fetched
water from the well – Najat moved to France with her family and faced the real
world full of opportunities as well as struggles.
The Moroccan girl who had no proficiency in French
learnt the language by the end of her first year in college. In 1982 she joined
her father a building worker, with her mother and sister – grew up in the
suburbs of Amiens.
She inherited hard work and resourcefulness from her
father who disciplined his daughters not allowing them to socialize till the
age of 18. Which gave her the opportunity to completely focus on the studies.
Najat took up two jobs to share the financial burden
of her family while pursuing her Master’s. In the process met her fellow
student and got married. Her political career began with her joining the
Socialist Party as an advisor to the Mayon of Lyon. She later was elected as
the councilor and appointed as the Minister of women’s affairs.
The first women Muslim and the youngest person to
ever make French Minister of Education. Despite of all the challenges that she
faced as a migrant and struggles with the language, adjusting to the new
environment Najat is a great example and model for all the youngsters to learn
to fight and rise above all limitations – there are many youth who just keep
dreaming about making it big in life; but very few determined to really chase
after their dreams and act upon it.
Najat is truly an inspiration and a living example
for all the youth - from a background of a shepherd girl to a Minister J must have been a tough journey,
her life speaks volumes of what grit and will power can do to persons who burn
with passion to strive for excellence.
In the words of Najat “I have always advised the
youths to get involved in politics. The best way to be happy with your future
is by playing a part in it. If you’re just a spectator of collective fate, you’re
bound to feel frustrated”
I am
inspired by this young lady; hope you are inspired too… let us spread love and
peace and invest our time in making a difference in the lives of those around
us.
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Thank you for reading my post, hope to inspire and be inspired
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A very inspiring story indeed - thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome to be here, thanks for connecting with me... feels good:)
DeleteNajat is a woman to be admired and someone who can inspire young women to be determined in having a career or following their dreams. Thanks for sharing her story and for participating in #WATWB.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thoughts in this space:) Najat is a great role model for women who are looking for hope and examples.. glad to have read about her and I am happy that this post has inspired you.
DeleteThanks Genevive for this inspiring story of Najat who rose above her limitations ... and her choosing to go into politics to make a huge difference.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Susan I am glad that you found this story inspiring.. and its not always easy to rise above our limitations...
DeleteNajat's life story is truly inspiring. It's so wonderful that she is making a difference in her chosen field despite the hardships and struggles she had to face in her journey. Thanks for sharing her story, Genevive!
ReplyDeleteYes shilpa I am truly impressed with Najjat and its such a challenging task to move ahead with determination and persistence... I felt so motivated writing about her.
Deleteinspiring and motivating woman, thanks for sharing about her, really a role model for youth of today.
ReplyDeleteTrue she is an inspiring women and I was glad that I could make this post. Thanks for your comment.
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