Josina Machel, Women’s Rights Activist, Mozambique: A human rights defender, Machel founded
Kuhluka, a movement and pan-African non-Governmental Organization working to end gender-based violence.
Hafsat Abiola, Founder, Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND),
Nigeria; president, Women in Africa Initiative: With KIND, Abiola works to eliminate violence against women and advance women’s leadership by removing barriers to women’s political participation.
Coumba Dioukhané, President, Global View, Senegal and France: In her book
, Ellue, Dioukhané speaks of her experience as a black woman working her way up in politics in France, a world dominated by men, where prejudices still persists.
Olu Verheijen, Founder, BFA Foundation, Nigeria: Passionate for educational and professional opportunities for underrepresented people, Verheijen founded the BFA Foundation, providing scholarships to help expand career opportunities for women and disadvantaged groups.