Vera Duarte

quotes provided are not quotable October 13 2026 09:56 20261013095650 Vera Duarte (full name Vera Valentina Benrós de Melo Duarte Lobo de Pina; also known as Vera Duarte Martins; born 2 October 1952) is a Cape Verdean poet, human rights activist, jurist and politician. She was the first woman magistrate in Cape Verde, served as a counsellor judge of the Supreme Court, advisor to the President, and Minister of Education. Quotes Quotes about Annie Noëlle Bahounoui Batende With a remarkable career spanning from being a counsellor judge at the Supreme Court to an advisor to the president of the Republic, Duarte’s impact extends beyond borders. Lauren Pedrosa Vera Duarte Her contributions have been recognized globally, including being awarded the inaugural North-South Prize in 1995 and the prestigious U Tam’si Prize for African Poetry in 2001, making her the only Cape Verdean to achieve such recognition. Lauren Pedrosa Vera Duarte The overlay of her poetry upon her visage not only honours her literary contributions but also embodies the essence of her peaceful activism, reflecting the depth of emotion and the persistent call for harmony within her nation. Lauren Pedrosa Vera Duarte External links Category:Cape Verdean women Category:Cape Verdean poets Category:Human rights activists Category:Women judges Category:1952 births Category:Living people