Filomena Delgado

Filomena Delgado, 71, is a distinguished Cabo Verdean politician and educator, recognized as the first woman to lead a political party in the country, the Movement for Democracy (MpD). With a background as the former Minister of Education, Delgado has been instrumental in advocating for educational reforms and women's representation in politics. She acknowledges the progress made since independence but also stresses the enduring inequalities, particularly in domestic labor and political representation, urging for continued efforts towards gender equity in all sectors.