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Justina Mytale named in UK’s powerlist of most influential black people
Justina Mutale has been named in the 2018 Powerlist of the top 100 Most Influential Black People in the UK. The Powerlist recognises and celebrates 100 of Britain’s most influential people of African, African Caribbean and African American heritage. Nominees are rated on their ability to change lives and alter events. Influential personalities previously listed on the Powerlist include Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland; former United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Valerie Amos; and world-renowned Philanthropist, Mo Ibrahim.
“It is a great honour and privilege to be featured among some of the most outstanding personalities of Black origin. I am humbled by this awesome recognition”, says Justina Mutale
A Global Official of Dignity and Doctor of Humane Letters, Justina Mutale was in 2014 and 2015 honoured as one of the greatest humanitarians of the world at a ceremony held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Ms Mutale has also been honoured for her outstanding and phenomenal leadership qualities as a Stateswoman; Global Leader; and Iconic Woman Leader of the Decade. A Distinguished Member of the Royal Biographical Institute and a Fellow of the Global Institute of Human Excellence, Ms Mutale has been globally acclaimed as one of the most influential and inspirational women of African origin. In 2012, she was awarded the prestigious title of “African Woman of the Year” sharing a platform with various African Presidents and Heads of State. She is the Founder and President of the Justina Mutale Foundation, which incorporates the Justina Mutale Scholarship for underprivileged young women and girls from Africa. She is also Founder of POSITIVE RUNWAY: The Global Catwalk to Stop the Spread (of HIV/AIDS).
“Justina Mutale is a towering icon of exceptional repose, a woman of inestimable value, a caring and influential heroine, one that exemplifies high …
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