Safak Pavey is known for her international work in the field of human rights, humanitarian aid and peace-building with a background embracing international civil service, activism and journalism. The train accident she had whilst studying art and film in Zurich left her with one arm and leg, introducing her further to the world of disabled…
Kamala D. Harris accepted the nomination for Vice President of the United States to be Joe Biden’s running mate. They will open the 2020 Democratic National Campaign online on August 16, 2020. In 2017, Kamala was sworn in as a United States Senator for California, the second African-American woman and first South Asian-American senator in…
Amina J. Mohammed is a Nigerian-British diplomat and politician who is serving as the fifth Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. Previously, she was Nigerian Minister of Environment from 2015 to 2016. Amina has dedicated 35 years to creating a sustainable world. She began working in the private sector, developing health, education and public sector…
Stacey Abrams is committed to better the lives of Georgians through the government, nonprofit, and business sectors. She became the first woman to lead either party in the Georgia General Assembly and the first African American to lead in the House of Representatives. As House Minority Leader, she has worked strategically to recruit, train, elect,…
Letitia A. “Tish” James is a lawyer, activist, and politician in the Democratic Party. She is the current and fourth New York City Public Advocate and first African American woman to hold citywide office.
