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 -Published: Thursday, October 17, 2019- Vice
President Epsy Campbell receives recognition as
Afro-descent leader
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff The First Vice President Epsy Campbell Barr Wednesday received recognition as one of the most influential Afro-descent leaders in the world. The Afro-descent term refers to people born outside of Africa who have ancestors from that continent. "Of course it is exciting to receive an award, but I want to tell you, sincerity, that I work every day not to receive applause, but because I have been convinced for a long time that this country and the world needs urgent changes," said Campbell. The Most Influential People of African Descent organization, know as MIPAD, presented Campbell with an award during the forum entitled “Accelerating global action for the fulfillment of the rights of people of African descent in Latin America and the Caribbean,” which is being held in San José under the organization of the U. N. Fund for Population Activities and the government. In agreement with the government, MIPAD identifies people of African descent who stand out both in public and private sectors around the world, with the purpose of achieving recognition, justice and development for Africa, its people on the continent and in all its diaspora, it said. “I don't know if you have realized what it means to have Epsy Campbell as vice president of Costa Rica, but that for the world, for all people of African descent, is an extraordinary achievement very similar to the one we celebrated when Barack Obama was elected as president of the United States,” said Kamil Olufowobi, CEO of MIPAD. The organization is about to publish a special magazine to tell the Campbell's story. According to Olufowobi, Costa Rica can become the first in the world to have racial equity. According to the data published by the government, there are approximately 200 million people of African descent in Latin America and the Caribbean. "Of those people, many are at a disadvantage that creates an impact for equal access to education, justice, health services, employment and housing," the government said in its statement. According to a World Bank report presented the previous year, people of African descent in Latin America and the Caribbean are 2.5 times more likely to live in poverty and less likely to finish primary school. ------------------------ Is there a balance of opportunities for people of African descent in your country? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com |
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