Justina Mutale was named African Woman of the Year in 2012 and is globally recognised for her leadership in gender equality, education, and public health.

She is the Founder and President of the Justina Mutale Foundation and its flagship Scholarship Programme, which enables underprivileged young women from Africa to access higher education across the globe.

She also founded POSITIVE RUNWAY: The Global Catwalk to Stop the Spread of HIV/AIDS, a youth-focused campaign that combines fashion with advocacy.

A respected global thought leader, Justina appears on numerous distinguished lists, including the 100 Most Influential Creatives, the Black Women in Europe Power List, the Global Women Leaders Hall of Fame, and the Black 100+ Hall of Fame.

She is a Distinguished Member of the Royal Biographical Institute and the Global Institute of Human Excellency, sits on the Board of the World Leaders Forum, and serves as Global Ambassador and Spokesperson for the International Women’s Think Tank.

Before launching her own initiatives, she served at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.