{"id":7131,"date":"2024-09-02T10:47:28","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T10:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gracamacheltrust.org\/?p=7131"},"modified":"2024-09-02T10:47:28","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T10:47:28","slug":"office-of-the-founder-global-advocacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.gbstudio.co.za\/gmt\/uncategorized\/office-of-the-founder-global-advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Office of the Founder – Global Advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Championing women in agribusiness at Datagrow conference<\/i><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Mama Gra\u00e7a Machel addressed hundreds of agricultural professionals during the Brazil Datagrow Agribusiness Conference which took place in July 2024 – Sao Paulo, Brazil. She spoke about the crucial role of women in agribusiness, “We must tap into the untapped potential of women and youth as drivers of climate resilience. Women are often at the forefront of adopting sustainable agricultural practices, crucial for climate-smart responses to climate change.” Read the full speech<\/a> here.<\/p>\n

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Women leaders advocate for clean cooking at climate summit<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

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During the Clean Cooking in Africa Summit in <\/span>May 2024 – Paris, <\/span><\/em>Mama Gra\u00e7a Machel joined prominent women leaders to spotlight the significance of clean cooking in climate action and women’s advancement. Alongside figures like H.E. Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders Foundation and other leaders, Mama Machel highlighted the critical role African women in energy transitions. She said, “In planning a just energy transition, it is crucial to involve women not only as energy consumers but as investors, service providers, and educators who drive the transition.” If you missed the session, <\/span>Watch the video here.<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Photo: Panellists speaking during the ‘Making Clean Cooking an African Policy Priority’ discussion (from left to right) – Sheila Oparaocha, Director of Energia Network; Stephanie Mbombo, Presidential Special Envoy for New Climate Economy, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Ehouman Narcisse Kalifa, Director General for Energy at the Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Energy, C\u00f4te d’Ivoire; Gra\u00e7a Machel, Founder and Chair of the Board of the Gra\u00e7a Machel Trust; Carla Montesi, Director for Green Deal and Digital Agenda at the European Commission’s Directorate General for International Partnerships; Stanlake Samkange, Assistant Executive Director at the World Food Programme; and Ciyong Zou, Deputy to the Director General and Managing Director of the Directorate of Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development at the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Gra\u00e7a Machel discusses peace and human dignity at Vatican meeting<\/span><\/i><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Mama Gra\u00e7a Machel participated in the second World Meeting on Human Fraternity at the Vatican alongside human rights activists and Nobel Laureates. They discussed initiatives to strengthen global solidarity and peace during their audience with Pope Francis. Mama Machel highlighted women’s and children’s challenges, emphasising, “Let us embrace our common humanity and ensure a peaceful world for future generations.” The meeting, organised by the Vatican’s Fratelli Tutti Foundation from the <\/span>10th<\/sup> to 11th<\/sup> May 2024, Vatican City, Rome. <\/span><\/em>Read Pope Francis’ full address <\/span>here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gra\u00e7a Machel joins Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates, and Amal Clooney to advocate for ending child marriage and advancing adolescent girls<\/span><\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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In November 2023, Mama Gra\u00e7a Machel joined Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates, and Amal Clooney in <\/span>Cape Town, South Africa <\/span><\/em>to address the pressing issues of child marriage and the advancement of adolescent girls in Africa. At the gathering, Michelle Obama highlighted the transformative power of education in ending child marriage. Melinda French Gates advocated for comprehensive strategies focusing on investing in women and girls, stressing the importance of an inclusive approach. Amal Clooney called for global legal cooperation to enforce measures against child marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As a global champion of Girls not Brides, Mama Gra\u00e7a Machel discussed the broader social and economic impacts of gender inequity, urging a collective commitment to recognise and support the potential of young girls. She said, “A girl is a full human being with dreams and the right to make life choices. To address child marriage, we must see girls as individuals, not as commodities.” Read the <\/span>press release<\/a> here.<\/span><\/p>\n

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