Miss Universe 1999
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In 1999 Mpule became the first woman to represent Botswana at the Miss Universe pageant, and she won, becoming the first black African woman to win an international pageant. Following her historic win Botswana Post launched five commemorative postage stamps of Mpule, and the government of Botswana established the Mpule Kwelagobe’s Children Center, a home for AIDS orphans. During her reign, she was awarded Freedom of the City keys to Gaborone (Botswana), Port of Spain (Trinidad) and Asunción (Paraguay) along with dozen of other honors and recognitions in the +25 countries she visited. |
Gender, Climate Change and Agriculture
Gender relations in agriculture – Africa (photo credit: copyright Neil Palmer, CIAT, 2010) Attention to gender and climate change has increased steadily over the last decade. Much of the emerging policy-focused literature resembles to a considerable degree the gender and
Gender, Climate Change and Agriculture
Gender relations in agriculture – Africa (photo credit: copyright Neil Palmer, CIAT, 2010) Attention to gender and climate change has increased steadily over the last decade. Much of the emerging policy-focused literature resembles to a considerable degree the gender and
Women Manage Livestock Diversity
Women Manage Livestock Diversity (picture source: International Livestock Research Institute ilri.org) Traditional and indigenous livestock breeds, often managed by women, are well adapted to local environmental conditions, typically being tolerant of extreme weather, disease resistant and able to thrive on
Women Manage Livestock Diversity
Women Manage Livestock Diversity (picture source: International Livestock Research Institute ilri.org) Traditional and indigenous livestock breeds, often managed by women, are well adapted to local environmental conditions, typically being tolerant of extreme weather, disease resistant and able to thrive on
African Women Changing the Face of Coffee
On family-owned coffee farms in Africa, about 70 percent of maintenance and harvesting work is done by women, according to an analysis by the International Trade Center. If you’re a coffee drinker, chances are the cup of java you drank this
African Women Changing the Face of Coffee
On family-owned coffee farms in Africa, about 70 percent of maintenance and harvesting work is done by women, according to an analysis by the International Trade Center. If you’re a coffee drinker, chances are the cup of java you drank this
Women Are Feeding Africa
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization says female workers make up 43 percent of the agricultural workforce in developing countries. In Africa, that figure is over 65 percent with women responsible for producing most of the continent’s food. But the
Women Are Feeding Africa
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization says female workers make up 43 percent of the agricultural workforce in developing countries. In Africa, that figure is over 65 percent with women responsible for producing most of the continent’s food. But the
Teach a Wo(man) to Farm
Investing in Agriculture is one of the best ways to reduce poverty because up to 70% of people living in extreme poverty are smallholder farmers–and most of them are women. Simple interventions can vastly improve crop yields and the environment
Teach a Wo(man) to Farm
Investing in Agriculture is one of the best ways to reduce poverty because up to 70% of people living in extreme poverty are smallholder farmers–and most of them are women. Simple interventions can vastly improve crop yields and the environment
Educating Women May Improve Food Security in Africa
African women have a key role in their families’ food security. Information campaigns targeting female farmers could lead to reduced poverty and increased food security. This is the conclusion of a new doctoral thesis from the School of Business, Economics
Educating Women May Improve Food Security in Africa
African women have a key role in their families’ food security. Information campaigns targeting female farmers could lead to reduced poverty and increased food security. This is the conclusion of a new doctoral thesis from the School of Business, Economics
Global Food Policy Report
IFPRI’s 2012 Global Food Policy Report reviews food policy developments and trends with chapter-by-chapter discussions of major food policy developments, high-quality research, and perspectives of farmers from around the world. It also charts the path forward with a call to
Global Food Policy Report
IFPRI’s 2012 Global Food Policy Report reviews food policy developments and trends with chapter-by-chapter discussions of major food policy developments, high-quality research, and perspectives of farmers from around the world. It also charts the path forward with a call to
A New Africa
Her Excellency Madam Joyce Banda, President of the Republic of Malawi, is a New Africa Leader. Since assuming office on April 7th 2012 Madam Joyce Banda has implemented reforms and tough decisions to restore Malawi’s standing in the eyes of the international
A New Africa
Her Excellency Madam Joyce Banda, President of the Republic of Malawi, is a New Africa Leader. Since assuming office on April 7th 2012 Madam Joyce Banda has implemented reforms and tough decisions to restore Malawi’s standing in the eyes of the international
Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), adopted in 1979 by the UN General Assembly, is often described as an international bill of rights for women. Consisting of a preamble and 30 articles, it
Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), adopted in 1979 by the UN General Assembly, is often described as an international bill of rights for women. Consisting of a preamble and 30 articles, it
Clinton Global Initiative
NEW YORK, September. 25, 2012—Former Miss Universe and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador, Mpule Kwelagobe, today announced a new initiative to mobilize the next generation of African female leaders aged 40 and under. She unveiled the commitment called “In Women’s Hands:
Clinton Global Initiative
NEW YORK, September. 25, 2012—Former Miss Universe and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador, Mpule Kwelagobe, today announced a new initiative to mobilize the next generation of African female leaders aged 40 and under. She unveiled the commitment called “In Women’s Hands: