Quiet Power: Remembering Madam Penehupifo Pohamba
Former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba passed away on 17 October. She was remembered as a leader of grace and vision. In 2009, she participated in a large gathering of first ladies held outside the United Nations General Assembly. The event allowed 13 first ladies to present their national visions to the World Health Organisation and other global institutions. Pohamba was noted for her calm presence during her presentation.
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