Musimbi Kanyoro | |
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| Born | 30 November 1953 (age 71) |
| Nationality |  Kenya  United States[1] |
| Known for | Advocacy and leadership in global human rights, philanthropy and academia.[2][3] |
| Notable work | Chairperson of the International Board of United World Colleges former President/CEO of Global Fund for Women[4] |
Musimbi Kanyoro (born 30 November 1953) is renowned for her advocacy and leadership in global human rights, philanthropy and academia.[5][6]
She is the chairperson of the International Board of the United World Colleges[7] and independent member at London School of Economics and Political Science.[8]
She is also the founding member of the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians ("the Circle") and its first coordinator (1996-2002).[9]
- ^ "Distinguished Guest Speaker Dr Musimbi Kanyoro: Education Unveils Our Shared Humanity". African Leadership Academy. 13 October 2021.
- ^ "Human rights expert shares the power of technology". Unisa.
- ^ "Embrace Isirika: Musimbi Kanyoro's TED Talk on Equal Generosity". Global Fund for Women. 27 February 2018.
- ^ "Persist in putting faith into action, Kanyoro urges Lutheran churches | The Lutheran World Federation". lutheranworld.org.
- ^ "5 lessons for funding innovation for social change". Devex. 10 November 2014.
- ^ "Musimbi Kanyoro | Women's Learning Partnership".
- ^ Cheney, Catherine (1 November 2024). "Collective leadership is key to lasting impact, in education and beyond". Devex. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ "Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro « The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy". Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ Labeodan, Helen A. (8 July 2016). "Revisiting the legacy of the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians today: A lesson in strength and perseverance". Verbum et Ecclesia. 37 (2). doi:10.4102/ve.v37i2.1586. ISSN 2074-7705.