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Anja Ringgren Lovén is a Danish charity worker known for her tireless efforts in protecting and rescuing children accused of being witches in Nigeria1. Born on September 4, 1978, in Frederikshavn, Denmark1, Anja has dedicated her life to combating superstition and providing care for vulnerable children.
After graduating from Frederikshavn Gymnasium in 19981, she embarked on a journey that would lead her to found the charity organization DINNødhjælp in 20121. This organization has been instrumental in rescuing children accused of witchcraft, providing them with a safe haven, and fighting against the superstitions that led to their ostracization.
In 2014, Anja and Nigerian law student David Emmanuel Umem founded DINNet Relief’s sister organization African Children’s Aid, Education and Development Foundation (ACAEDF). They built the Land of Hope Children’s Center, which includes a children’s hospital and a business school.
Anja’s work gained international attention in 2016 when a photo of her giving water to a small, emaciated boy named Hope went viral. This image highlighted the dire situation of these children and brought global attention to the issue.
Anja doesn't need a god
Quotes from Anja Ringgren Lovén
"Teach your children to have an open mind. Give your children a space to play. Let children be free thinkers!"
"Children don’t need religion to learn about morals. As a civilised society we need to teach our children about human rights. Every human being on this planet has a right to follow whatever path they choose without fear of reprisal ! Religious freedom does not mean you can force others to live by your own beliefs!"
"I don’t care if you are a Christian, muslim, jew, hindu etc. You have the right to believe in whatever you want! I respect human rights. But what I don’t tolerate and what I will always fight against is when religion is forced on me, on children and on others. I’m not a Christian and so what ? Don’t judge me. I don’t need a God to teach me about right from wrong. If you judge me for not being religious you don’t respect human rights ! Very simple. Children don’t judge. Unless you teach them otherwise."