Former Miss South Africa announced as the UNFPA regional champion for East and Southern Africa
United Nations Population Fund (UNPF) regional director of East and Southern Africa, Lydia Zigomo, shares her excitement of the new partnership with former Miss South Africa 2020, Shudufhadzo Musida, to curb women and child abuse at the Protea by Marriot Hotel in Sandton.
The fight for a better tomorrow for all continues. The United Nations Population Fund (UNPF) which has been one of the organisations at the forefront of improving reproductive and maternal health recently announced former Miss South Africa 2020, Shudufhadzo Musida, as the regional champion for East and Southern Africa.
During the official announcement, representatives from the organisation including regional director of East and Southern Africa, Lydia Zigomo, showed up in high celebratory spirits as they welcomed Musida to the team. Held at the Protea by Marriot Hotel in Sandton on November 22, guests were all welcomed by the soothing sounds of live music by Kristin Walters.
Zigomo shared her delight of having the partnership with the former Miss South Africa.
“Together with partners like Shudufhadzo , we will intensify efforts to address the growing psychosocial needs and more openness about mental illness. By stepping up our support and removing the stigma surrounding mental health, especially for the youth, we can help lift the burden of trauma off the shoulders of those who have already suffered enough,” said Zigomo.
“It feels surreal because it has been one of my lifelong dreams. I was raised in a family that lives by serving others and for me to continue the legacy on a global level is an absolute honour,” said Musida. “I will continue to use my voice in this new space. Most importantly, this is not a one-person effort, it’s a collaboration that requires us to engage more with the youth of Africa, stakeholders, and the government. Changing the world cannot be done by one person, but it takes one person to make a decision that will have a ripple effect. It goes without saying, I thank my team, family, friends, and the United Nations Population Fund for this opportunity,” said Musida.
On stage, the woman of the hour stated that it is everyone’s responsibility to protect those in danger especially women and children subjected to poverty and abuse.
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