Calling on Generations of Visionaries
Members of the World Service Council, YWCA USA and World YWCA members and guests will come together for the 101st virtual meeting of the Council on Friday, Oct. 22 from 1-3 p.m. EDT to kick off our next century of service. Calling on all generations of visionaries, the event promises to inspire and re-imagine the future by building on the past to create a better, more equitable world for women and girls.
This event promises to be a true celebration of the work we’ve done while we ardently explore new ideas and actions for the century ahead.
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Keynote Speaker
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Former Executive Director of UN Women (2013-2021)
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka is the Former Executive Director of UN Women, the former Deputy President of South Africa, the Founder of Umlambo Foundation, a Gender Activist, and a Campaigner for Universal Access to Education. She was sworn into office on 19 August 2013 and brought a wealth of experience and expertise to this position, having devoted her career to issues of human rights, equality and social justice. Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka has worked in government, private sector and civil society and was actively involved in the struggle to end apartheid in her home country of South Africa. Read more.
Distinguished Speakers
Honorees
Joyce Mims
