41-year-old Meghan Markle will receive the highest award at the Ms Foundation’s 2023 Women of Vision Awards. The award celebrates Generations of Progress and Power on May 16 for her ‘global advocacy to empower and advocate for women and girls.
The Duchess of Sussex is set to receive a Women of Vision award from feminist icon Gloria Steinem at a luxurious gala next month. This is one of the most respected awards given.
The profile of Meghan Markle on the Ms Foundation’s website notes that she is a ‘feminist, champion of human rights and gender equity and global role model.
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‘We are thrilled to announce this year’s honorees for the Women of Vision Awards and to celebrate 50 years of progress and power,’ Teresa C. Younger, the president, and CEO of the Ms. Foundation, said in a statement.
The Women of Vision Awards gala is designed to ‘explore the past, present and future of the Ms Foundation and feminist movements while raising funds for the organization’s strategic, equity-centred initiatives.
‘Each year, the foundation honours visionary leaders and game-changing grantee partners committed to the Ms Foundation’s mission of advancing women’s collective power and creating safe, just and equitable futures for all,’ a press release for the event says.
She added that Meghan Markle, as well as the other award winners — including Black Lives Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown — ‘are incredible leaders, and we are grateful to be able to shine a light on their many accomplishments and tireless work on behalf of gender and racial equity across the country and the world.
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The Duchess’ profile on the event page also notes that Markle served as UN Women’s Advocate for Women’s Political Participation and Leadership, a World Vision Global Ambassador and a Leading Counsellor to One Young World in 2014.
In 2022, Meghan launched Archetypes, a record-breaking podcast exploring the labels that try to hold women back,’ it continues.
It says Meghan Markle is being honoured for her ‘lifelong advocacy for women and girls,’ which ‘remains a constant thread she weaves through humanitarian and business ventures. Before you go, kindly Follow Us on all social media platforms for more exclusive news updates.
