Georgina Benrós de Mello

Georgina Benrós de Mello is a distinguished Cape Verdean diplomat who served as the Director-General of the Executive Secretariat of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) from February 2014 to January 2020. She was the first woman to hold this position and played a significant role in promoting cooperation and unity among Portuguese-speaking nations. Her tenure was marked by efforts to enhance the visibility and effectiveness of the CPLP in international affairs, fostering collaboration in areas such as education, culture, and economic development. Benrós de Mello's leadership contributed to strengthening ties between member states and advancing the interests of the Portuguese-speaking community on a global scale.