Savannah Maziya, Eswatini’s Minister of Information, Communications, and Technology, has been elected Chairperson of the Global Council on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5, which focuses on gender equality. The announcement was made at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, UAE, where Maziya will lead efforts to advocate for gender equality worldwide.
This election adds to Maziya’s recent accolades, including the Lifetime Award at the Africa Economy Builders Forum & Awards in Ivory Coast in July. In her remarks after the election, she spoke out about the impact of war and economic inequality on women.
“We are innocent bystanders in most of these atrocities. We are unequal in places of work and in our homes, which seems to get more unequal every single day,” she said.
Maziya also called for a leadership shift that promotes inclusivity and eliminates discrimination, ensuring women play an equal role in all aspects of society. She stressed the importance of addressing issues such as sexual violence, domestic violence, equal pay, fair lending practices, and equal access to education for women.
