H.E. Monica Geingos 02 Speaking at the Summit was H.E Monica Geingos, the First Lady of the Republic of Editorial
Namibia who is the President of the Organisation of African First Ladies (OAFLA). The organisation seeks to leverage its unique position to enhance access to health, and the empowerment of women and youth, through advocacy,
resource mobilisation, and the development of partnerships.
H.E. Geingos is a qualified lawyer. Before becoming the First Lady in 2015, she spent 15 years of her professional career in the financial sector, as a private equity and governance expert. She is the UNAIDS Special Advocate for Young Women and Adolescent Girls, focusing on enterprise development and entrepreneurship, integrated early childhood development, gender-based violence, and health.
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