Glória Silva

Glória Silva, 70, is a prominent Cabo Verdean figure known for her advocacy for women's rights and gender equality. After serving as a leader of the Institute of Women's Condition and later as a member of the Cabo Verdean Institute for Gender Equality and Equity, she has played a significant role in improving women's access to education, healthcare, and political participation since the country's independence in 1975. Silva emphasizes the need for women's economic empowerment and self-esteem, highlighting the ongoing challenges of gender discrimination in political spheres.