Zimbabwean human rights activist, Jestina Mukoko has been list as one of the 50 most influential women in business and boards. The list was published by Women Corporate Directors Network, a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors Zimbabwe.
Jestina Mukoko, if you recall, made headlines following her abduction saga in 2008. She is said to have been abducted by state agents and her whereabouts where unknown for 3 weeks while police ignored high court orders to look for her.
Perhaps her accolades where considered before listing her as one of the 50 most influential women in business. Some of her awards include the following:
- Laureate of the City of Weimar (Germany) Human Rights Prize (2009)
- U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award (2010)
- NANGO (National Association of Nongovernmental Organizations) Peace Award
- French National Order of the Legion of Honor award (2011)
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Zimbabwean women seem to be making huge strides in their various fields even overseas. We shared the story of 6 Zimbabwean women who were elected to fill various posts in the UK parliament. Read more on that here.
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