Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka is a South African politician and advocate for gender equality. She served as the Deputy President of South Africa from 2005 to 2008 and later led UN Women, the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and women’s empowerment, from 2013 to 2021. Throughout her career, she has worked to promote women's rights, improve education, and support social development. Mlambo-Ngcuka is recognized globally for her efforts in advancing gender justice and empowering women and girls, aiming for a fairer, more inclusive society.