want to remain in the kitchen, but we can have our say in politics," Ameganvi said. "We cannot stay hand-crossed, as our children and husbands are being kept in jail." She complained that women bore the brunt of Togo’s economic and political problems and were no longer willing to put up with it. Amenganvi led another demonstration on 20 December 2012 in which she encouraged women to dress up in red. This demonstration was against the precarious economic situation of women in Togo. The color red was chosen because traditionally Togolese women made and sold red garments at markets. Ameganvi was a board member of the National Alliance for Change (ANC). In June 2013, she resigned from the ANC. Ameganvi cited the many frustrations and disappointments arising from the establishment of lists of candidates for the upcoming parliamentary election. She joined the Alliance of Democrats for Integral Development (ADDI) for the election and was elected to her parliamentary seat Personal life She is a single mother. References 1961 births Living people Union of Forces for Change politicians Members of the National Assembly (Togo) Togolese lawyers 21st-century Togolese women politicians 21st-century Togolese politicians 21st-century lawyers