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18th GIMAC Pre-Summit will focus on the key issues affecting the youths in Africa

 Events, News

The 18th GIMAC Pre-Summit, a Shadow Event to the African Union Summit, taking place on 27th and 28th June, will focus on the key issues affecting the youths in Africa and will bring recommendations at the AU Head of States …

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Karen Ruimy discussed gender balance with H.E. Mr Shimon Peres

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Karen Ruimy attended the third Israeli Presidential Conference: Facing Tomorrow 2011 which was held in Jerusalem on June 21-23 under the auspices of the President of the State of Israel, H.E. Mr Shimon Peres. The 2011 Conference focused on the vital issues, …

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‘You Have Brought Honor to All African Women,’ Senegal’s Wade Says of President Johnson Sirleaf who received the African Gender Awards

 Events, In the Press, News

President Ellen Johnson has been awarded the 2011 African Gender Award at a ceremony held June 18, 2011 in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, and witnessed by more than a thousand guests, including some of the most influential women on the African continent. …

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Fourth edition of the African Gender Awards - 17th June in Dakar

 Events, News

GREAT & FAS will officially present the African Gender Awards to President Ellen Sirleaf Johnson tomorrow night in Dakar. The ceremony will be hosted by HE President Abdoulaye Wade of the Republic of Senegal. Through the Award, the PAC recognizes Madam Johnson-Sirleaf’s commitment to …

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The GREAT Initiative Trip to Liberia

 Events, News

After months of preparation, on Monday 28th March, the trustees flew to Monrovia for this long-awaited trip to Liberia. We had the pleasure to be accompanied by Renee Zellweger, actress and friend of ours, Mary Robinson, ex-President of Ireland and President of the Mary …

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Trustees’ lunch

 Events, News

The Trustees hosted their second lunch today, and presented the Foundation and its projects to their guests. All 20 guests took part in lively and inspiring discussions about our initiatives and gender equality in general. You can read more about …

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