“The fact that women begin to avoid running for public office because of the harassment and sometimes even violence that they face as a hazard, it means that the world is being robbed of extraordinary leadership that women can bring to bear. And of course, if women as professionals begin to look at making career choices because they're looking at whether Am I going to be safe or not? You can imagine the missed opportunities that are out there for women.”
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Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka is a prominent South African politician and former Deputy President of South Africa. Born on November 3, 1955, she has been a key figure in the country's political landscape, advocating for social justice and gender equality. Mlambo-Ngcuka has held various significant political roles, including serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and as the Minister of Trade and Industry. more