Abeda Rashid Abdallah

Abeda Rashid Abdallah serves as the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for Community Development, Gender, Elderly, and Children in Zanzibar. She has been vocal about the need for societal recognition of women's contributions, highlighting that women constitute a majority of the population yet remain underrepresented in political and economic spheres. Her advocacy focuses on creating an environment where women can fully realize their potential and participate meaningfully in development.