You are here

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
By Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka - Nov 08,2020
NEW YORK — During the COVID-19 pandemic, public life in much of the world has largely ground to a halt. For the 2 billion people living in conflict-affected countries, however, there has been no lull in violence and upheaval.
By Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka - Oct 21,2017
The pain and anger of more than a million people who tweeted #MeToo in the last week have crowded social media with personal stories of sexual harassment or assault.This virtual march of solidarity marks both the urgency of finding a shared voice and the hidden scale of assault t
By Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka - Feb 11,2017
What makes a young girl believe she is less intelligent and capable than a boy?And what happens when children face “hard” subjects like science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)?A recent study titled “Gender stereotypes about intellectual ability emerge early and in
By Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka - Jun 02,2016
The drugging, abduction and violent gang rape of a 16-year-old girl in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, calls us all to turn the tide of sexual violence against women and girls in Brazil and in every country in the world.Her silence was broken by the men who boastfully posted their images
By Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka - Nov 24,2015
Across the world, violence against women and girls remains one of the most serious — and the most tolerated — human rights violations, both a cause and a consequence of gender inequality and discrimination.Its continued presence is one of the clearest markers of societies out of
By Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka - Oct 11,2015
We have recently celebrated the peace deal struck between the government in Colombia and the main guerrilla group.The deal reached on justice issues represents the clearest sign yet of a possible end to five decades of conflict.Less is said about the multiple constructive ways in
By Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka - Jul 11,2015
The Women’s World Cup has shown people everywhere what women athletes are all about: skill, strength, unity and determination.I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the winners — the team from the United States — and to all others who participated.You are inspiring millions of
By Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka - May 05,2015
Our world is out of balance.
By Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka - Mar 07,2015
If we look at the headlines or the latest horrifying YouTube clip, today – International Women’s Day – may seem a bad time to celebrate equality for women. But alongside the stories of extraordinary atrocity and everyday violence lies another reality, one where


Newsletter

Get top stories and blog posts emailed to you each day.

PDF