Findings
| When | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Kidjo has campaigned internationally for children's rights, girls' education and the elimination of child marriage. She has also advocated for access to education and healthcare for vulnerable children. | Source |
| 2006 | Kidjo co-founded the Batonga Foundation to improve educational opportunities for disadvantaged girls in Africa. Its work includes mentoring, scholarships and programmes supporting young women's economic independence. | Source |
| 2006 | During a performance in Harare, Zimbabwe, Kidjo publicly denounced President Robert Mugabe's authoritarian government. Security agents attempted to remove her from the stage, but audience members intervened. | Source |
| Kidjo campaigned for international action on climate change through the UN Environment Programme's Seal the Deal campaign. She also served as a patron of the UN Music & Environment Initiative, using her public profile to promote sustainable development. | Source | |
| 1998 | A court in Cotonou, Benin, ordered Kidjo to pay damages to fellow musician Athanase Akpovi after finding that two of his compositions had been reproduced without permission. Kidjo disputed the allegation and reportedly appealed. The final outcome was not publicly disclosed. | Source |
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