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- Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment at the exhibition launch in Pretoria.
- The Presidency, Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute and participating diplomatic missions are presenting the inaugural International Portraits of Power exhibition.
- The exhibition honours women whose leadership and contributions have influenced societies, with participating countries nominating subjects for portraits.
- South African artists produced the portraits with support from diplomatic missions, according to the existing draft.
- The exhibition forms part of Women’s Month activities and includes government, cultural, academic and diplomatic representatives.
- The project commemorates Charlotte Mannya Maxeke’s 155th birthday anniversary and highlights her role in women’s rights and representation.
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Organizers announced that the inaugural exhibition will take place Tuesday at the Amphitheatre in Pretoria’s Union Buildings.
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At Tuesday’s launch in Pretoria, Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni reaffirmed the government’s commitment to gender equality and said further work remained to secure equal opportunities, resources, leadership platforms and education for women.
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- International Portraits of Power to honour outstanding womenSouth African Government News Agency
- Government reaffirms gender equality commitment at Portraits of Power exhibitionSouth African Government News Agency