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 Luísa Dias Diogo
Prime Minister, Mozambique, 2004-present
Luisa Dias Diogo became Prime Minister of Mozambique in 2004, representing
the country’s FRELIMO party, which has ruled the country since its independence in 1975. During her time in power, Diogo has urged African health ministers to offer reproductive and sexual health services free of charge throughout the continent, and has been especially focused on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
She recently launched the MUNIPA network, which brings together women ministers and parliamentarians to strengthen advocacy and lobbying activities in favor of gender equality legislation. Prior to becoming Prime Minister, Diaz was Minister of Planning and Finance, a post which she held until 2005. Before that, she served as head of Mozambique’s Finance Industry and Director of the National Budget, a World Bank program officer, and Deputy Finance Minister.
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