⸻ On March 17, 2025, I had the privilege of hosting a Reception and Dinner in New York City, following up on the tremendous success of our High-Level Event on March 13. This gathering was an opportunity to continue building partnerships and translating our shared commitments into concrete actions. Co-hosted …
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Global Leaders Unite for Women’s Leadership in Climate Action at CSW69 High-Level Event
New York, NY – March 13, 2025 –As the world marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, today’s High-Level Event on Empowering Women Globally as Leaders in the Struggle for Climate Change, with Special Reference to Women of Africa and the Diaspora, co-hosted by the …
Read More »A Memorable Working Lunch with Gillian Sorensen: Reaffirming a Shared Commitment to the SDGs and the Red Card Campaign
Earlier today, I had the pleasure of sharing an excellent working lunch with my dear friend and longtime colleague, Gillian Sorensen, at a restaurant just across from the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Gillian Sorensen, a former United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for External Relations, has spent her career championing …
Read More »Zhang Hong (张洪)Asia’s First Blind Hero to Conquer Mount Everest
At the invitation of Anni Huang, President and Founder of the World Madam Foundation, Zhang Hong was honored as a Special Guest at the High-Level event on 13 March in New York, part of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. During the event, he received the prestigious …
Read More »Congratulations to Hon. Alfred Okoh Vanderpuije
Dear Team, Please join me in congratulating Hon. Alfred Okoh Vanderpuije on his election as Chairperson of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Ghana’s Parliament. Alfred called me this morning to share the news and reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening our partnership with ARDN. A former Mayor of Accra, Vanderpuije currently …
Read More »Honoring Queen Mother Makhadzi’s Dedication to the Red Card Campaign
I would like to express my deepest appreciation for the remarkable contributions of Queen Mother Makhadzi in support of the Red Card Campaign and ARDN. Her unwavering dedication was evident once again as she traveled from South Africa at her own expense to attend the ARDN High-Level Event yesterday.Beyond her …
Read More »Gratitude for a Job Well Done: Thank You, ARDN Team!
Dear ARDN Team, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your dedication and hard work in making today’s High-Level Event a tremendous success. Your commitment, professionalism, and teamwork were on full display, ensuring that our shared vision of empowering women in climate leadership was brought …
Read More »One Small Step for Madams, One Giant Leap for the World: Continuing the Momentum from CSW69
⸻ On March 17, 2025, I had the privilege of hosting a Reception and Dinner in New York City, following up on the tremendous success of our High-Level Event on March 13. This gathering was an opportunity to continue building partnerships and translating our shared commitments into concrete actions. Co-hosted …
Read More »MATY NIANG APPOINTED AS SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER FOR ARDN EDUCATION INITIATIVES IN AFRICA
New York, January 28, 2025 – The African Renaissance and Diaspora Network (ARDN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Maty Niang as the Senior Program Manager for ARDN Education Initiatives in Africa, effective Monday, February 3, 2025. In this pivotal role, Ms. Niang will lead the implementation of ARDN’s …
Read More »WARMEST CONGRATULATIONS TO NABJ PRESIDENT KEN LEMONAND THE TEAM
The National Association of Black Journalists ( NABJ)Convention’s business meetings have historically been a complex and demanding aspect for the President and leadership team, and the 2024 Chicago gathering followed suit. Members actively participated in comprehensive discussions on financial matters, programming, and Former President Donald Trump’s invitation, asking pointed questions …
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