ハリー王子&メーガン妃アフリカツアー day-6(アンゴラ、南アフリカ)

2019年9月28日、ハリー王子はアンゴラの大統領官邸でジョアン・ロウレンソ大統領と面会しました。

ファーストレディのアナ・アフォンソ・ディアス・ロウレンソは国会議員で元企画相。2016年10月まで、ワシントンD.C.の世界銀行の役職も務めていました。6人の子どもの母親でもあり、母語のポルトガル語に加えて、ロシア語、スペイン語、英語も堪能だそうです。

一方、26日・27日と公務に姿を見せなかったメーガン妃は…

南アフリカケープタウンで先月レイプ、殺害されたUyinene Mrwetyanaさんの追悼に訪れたことをInstagramで発信していました。

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“Simi kunye kulesisimo” – ‘We stand together in this moment’ The Duchess of Sussex has tied a ribbon at the site where 19-year-old Cape Town student Uyinene Mrwetyana was murdered last month, to pay her respects and to show solidarity with those who have taken a stand against gender based violence and femicide. Over the last month in Capetown, protests erupted through the streets in outrage over GBV in South Africa. The Duke and Duchess had been following what had happened from afar and were both eager to learn more when they arrived in South Africa. The Duchess spoke to the mother of Uyinene this week to relay their condolences. Visiting the site of this tragic death and being able to recognise Uyinene, and all women and girls effected by GBV (specifically in South Africa, but also throughout the world) was personally important to The Duchess. Uyinene’s death has mobilised people across South Africa in the fight against gender based violence, and is seen as a critical point in the future of women’s rights in South Africa. The Duchess has taken private visits and meetings over the last two days to deepen her understanding of the current situation and continue to advocate for the rights of women and girls. For more information on the recent events in South Africa, please see link in bio. #AmINext

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Uyinene Mrwetyanaさんはケープタウン大学の生徒で19歳でした。

また、メーガン妃は女性リーダー等のグループから、彼女達の国とコミュニティをより理解するためにケープタウンに招かれました。この企画でメーガン妃は彼女等自身の体験談を聞きました。

Lindiwe Mazibuko, Sonja De Bruyn Sebotsa, Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, Sophia Williams-De Bruyn, Mbali Ntuli, Nompendulo Mkhatshwa, Siviwe Gwarube, Dr Mamphela Ramphele and Judy Sikuza

南アフリカの女性活動家Sophia Williams-De Bruynと談笑するメーガン妃。

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“On Thursday we convened a meeting of minds - a group of women ranging from a legendary anti-apartheid activist, female parliamentarians, professors, educators and policy makers to discuss the rights of women in South Africa. In the lead up to this tour it weighed heavily on my heart to see the countless violations against women, and I wanted to spend my time on the ground learning about the situation at hand. One of the guests, Sophia Williams-De Bruyn was just 18 years old when in 1956 she led 20,000 women to march on the Union Buildings in Pretoria in protest of apartheid pass laws. She is the last living leader of the march, and today, a symbol of those who fight for fundamental human rights - For her it is simple - she fights for what is right. Issues of gender inequality affect women throughout the world, independent of race, color, creed, or socioeconomic background. In the last week I’ve met with women from all walks of life - religious leaders such as the first female rabbi in Capetown, grassroots leaders in Nyanga at Mbokodo, community activists, parliamentarians, and so many more. In sitting down with these forward thinkers, it was abundantly clear - it is not enough to simply hope for a better future; the only way forward is “hope in action.” I’m eager to spend the next few days in South Africa continuing to learn, listen and absorb the resilience and optimism I’ve felt here.“ -Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Sussex

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