7. Nelson Mandela International Day: Nelson Mandela the leader
The United Nations (UN) Information Centre (UNIC), Nairobi, Kenya, in collaboration with the South Africa High Commission in Kenya, led U.N. agencies, Kenya Government Representatives, and members of the Diplomatic corps to mark the Mandela International Day. This year, the focus was on Nelson Mandela the leader. The session was broadcast live on the United Nations (UN) Information Centre’s Facebook page, gaining over 155 views post-broadcast.
Chair: Mr Newton Kanhemn, Deputy Director of the United Nations (UN) Information Center (UNIC), Kenya.
Speakers: Professor Adekeye Adebajo, Director at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation, University of Johannesburg.
Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, Director-General, United Nations Office (UNON), Nairobi, Kenya.
H.E. Mr. M J Mahlangu, High Commissioner of the South African Commission in Kenya.
H.E. Mr. Ndongo Dieng, Senegalese ambassador to Kenya.
Video link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i3GXjb5JpCbH7ZEVX2aJLg5AoFAXg3ym/view?usp=sharing
Event Type
Host
The United Nations Information Centre
Date
22 July 2021
Lecturer
Professor Adekeye Adebajo
Time
10h00 and 12h00 (SAST)
Ms Zoliswa Ntsoko (South Africa) is the Institute’s Administrative Assistant who assists with general administration and research. She is a seasoned professional with a background in Disaster Management. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Management from Milpark Business School, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management from Regenesys Business School. She also holds certificates in Project Management, and in Disaster Management. Previously, she has worked as a Disaster Management Specialist at the City of Johannesburg – Disaster Management Centre.
Ms Cecilia Lwiindi Nedziwe-Moyo is the Research Coordinator at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation. She previously served as a Regional Coordinator at the Centre for Peace Initiatives in Africa (CPIA) in Zimbabwe between 2007 and 2013. She completed her master’s degree in International Studies, Peace, and Conflict Resolution at the University of Queensland in Australia as a Rotary Peace Scholar. She has just completed her doctoral studies at Rhodes University. Her areas of interest include: gender, foreign policy, regional organisations and conflict resolution.
Ms Thembeka Somtseu is a seasoned professional with a background in the textile and construction sectors. She holds a National Diploma in Business Administration from the Durban University of Technology, and studied Development Communication and Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. She worked as a corporate communications specialist for more than ten years, serving in both local and multinational companies.