The United Nations (UN) has just appointed Nigerian broadcaster, Funmi Iyanda as one of the global organisation’s gender equality champions, as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995.
The gender equality champions are described by the UN as “women and men who have made gender equality and women’s empowerment their cause and mission in life.”
Funmi Iyanda expressed her delight on Twitter:
Concerning Funmi Iyanda, who the UN describes as using the airwaves to galvanise equality, the organisation said:
“Award-winning journalist, broadcaster and TV personality, Funmi Iyanda hosts “Talk with Funmi,” a show that traverses her native country of Nigeria talking to people across society about the issues that matter most to them. Popular throughout the country, she was named one of 2015’s 20 Youngest Power African Women by Forbes magazine, and also as one of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders. She has made it her mission to encourage women to be vocal across all spheres of life, including in the 2015 elections. From being the Tutu Fellow at the prestigious African Leadership Institute to a fellowship at the ASPEN Institute’s African Leadership Initiative, her tireless work has generated many honours.”Funmi is also quoted to have said:
“Gender inequality is humanity’s wilful handicap. It makes no sense. The full evolution of our species will never occur without equal participation.”
Congratulations to Funmi Iyanda.
Congratulations! Use it wisely as always, thanks for bringing honor to the nation.
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