Wellness Update: Africa: Who's Who of Pan African Women leaders to gather in Minneapolis - Mshale News

Who's Who of Pan African Women leaders to gather in Minneapolis - Mshale News: "Leading African women in philanthropy from across the globe are headed for Minneapolis starting August 10 for a three day gathering of the bi-annual Pan-African Women’s Action Summit (PAWAS). The summit will be held at the Minneapolis Community and technical College.

Convened by the Pan-African Women's Philanthropy Network (PAWPNet), the Minneapolis conference will feature 12 keynote speakers including economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Naomi Tutu and Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro, CEO of The Global Fund for Women. South Africa's Honorary Consul in Minnesota, Judge (Ret.) Lajune Lange of the International Leadership Institute, is among the slate of speakers.

On 18 December 2009, the United Nations General Assembly designated 2011 the International Year for People of African Descent. The Minneapolis summit is an initiative that follows and builds on the UN resolution."