Quiet Power: Remembering Madam Penehupifo Pohamba
With the passing of former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba on 17 October, Namibia and the world have lost a leader of profound grace and vision. In 2009, we were convening what was then the largest gathering of first ladies ever held outside the United Nations General Assembly. The event was organised to elevate their voices. Over the course of the conference, 13 first ladies took the stage to share their visions for their countries before representatives of the World Health Organisation and other international institutions. When Pohamba took the stage, a calm settled over the auditorium. She held a quiet