Fatma Samoura

thumb|Fatma Samoura July 2023 Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura was born on the 9th of September 1962. She served as a Senagalese Diplomat and Senior Executive. She was appointed as the first female secretary general of FIFA by president Gianni Infantino and assumed her post on 20 June 2016. Additionally, she has pursued Humanitarian work alongside Organisations like the United Nations. Quotes It was the best decision of my life to join FIFA,” says FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura. “I am very proud to have led such a diverse team. My first word of thanks goes to Gianni Infantino for giving me this dream job. I would like to spend more time with my family. I have been in love with football since I was eight years old and I feel honoured to have been on this journey. **by FIFA, 14 June 2023, Retrieved 11 November 2023. The only moment when people would stop fighting and receiving orders from the warlords was when it was raining or when they were playing football, You cannot simply ignore the power of a sport that sparks the passion of so many millions around the globe. I decided to join FIFA because I knew that there were some challenges, but I wanted also to see how I could bring about changes in a more sustainable manner in the life of the millions of people who dream of football, who think football, who love football and who breathe football. Inspiration knows no boundaries, and neither does greatness. The FIFA Women's World Cup has become a powerful catalyst for change, transcending cultural, age, and gender barriers. Let us harness the momentum of this remarkable event to empower women in leadership, driving change for gender equality beyond the confines of the pitch. Together, we can create a legacy that extends beyond greatness and sets the stage for a more inclusive and equitable future in football for all. FIFA provides me with the platform and the opportunity to advocate for change and gender equality on a global stage. I am really looking forward to joining the program for The Power of Her and support events like this, to ensure the ongoing championing of change. External Links Category:1962 births Category:Living people Category:Diplomats Category:Women from Senegal Category:Sports executives and administrators