Musimbi Kanyoro

thumb Musimbi Kanyoro (born 30 November 1953) is a Kenyan human rights advocate, philanthropist, and academic. She served as president and chief executive officer of the Fund for Women from 2011 to 2019, and previously served as general secretary of the YWCA and as executive secretary for Women in church and Society at the World Federation and the Bible Societies. Kanyoro is the chair of the international board of World Colleges and an independent member of the School of Economics and Political Science. She is a founding member of the of Concerned African Women Theologians and served as it's first coordinator from 1996 to 2002. She has written and edited works on gender, theology, women's rights and development and holds a PhD in linguistics from the of Texas at Austin and a Doctor of Ministry in feminist theology from the Francisco theological. "Dr Musimbi Kanyoro", "London School of Economics and Political Science." "Musimbi Kanyoro", "Women's Learnign Partinership." Quotes Every woman has the power; every woman has the potential; every woman can shape her destiny and the world around her. "There was never a time in my life when I decided I would work for women." She talked of her life, Lutheran World Federation "It doesn't matter where you are, the issues are similar." She said, Lutheran World Federation "We have not won the war yet." Kanyoro said, Lutheran World Federation "Opting for hopelessness and apathy is not an option." Kanyoro reminded, "We must never tire to achieve policies and laws that point toward what women need." She continued, "We need to utilize these new things to make life better for women." She advised on how to make women's life better, "We have to support them." She was reffering to women courageous enough to stand for elected positions. Lutheran World Federation "It's a system that gives privilege to male persons and underprivileges the female persons." She discussed of the existing systems, Climate One "We as women and men are all victims of it." Kanyoro continued, Climate One "Indeed, going to antarantica was quite an experience for me." She talked of her time in Antarantica, Climate One "That trip changed me." She continued, "I can actually change the way of speaking." Kanyoro said, Climate One "There is something completely amiss if we don't think of her as a person." She said discussing of a woman she nicknamed Maria, Climate One "Those who are vulnerable already... suffer in ways that are different" She said while saying paying attention on health. Climate One "That is the loudest and the best way in talking about climate change." We can tell stories in podcasts. We can tell stories by bringing actually the actual people Climate One "Women's Lives are at stake." She showed how supporting women's movements is vital for future generations. Global fund for Women "This is the time to be unapologetic about money for women's rights organizations." She continued, "Global health is not just about diseases, everything is connected to health." She indicated, IntraHealth International "Geniune work on health requires partnering across sectors to explore unprecendented solutions." Kanyoro reminded, IntraHealth International "It is not just about public and private partnerships but pushing frontiers of theory and practice." She continued in her feminist-philanthropy interview. IntraHealth International "We want women to have resources, to provide for solutions that they care for." She said while discussing about fundings in organizations. Devex "Someone who is grounded on a vision that is going somewhere." She said on who she thinks as a ideal recipient or organization. Devex "She should be rooted within the community where she is working." She said, Devex "We want women to have resources." She continued, Devex "I cannot say everything is going OK." She said while discussing about women rights. Devex "There are still a lot of rights that women have gained over time that are slipping away from under their feet." She continued explaining about the women rights. Devex "The issue of gender is on the lips of almost everybody." She stated, Devex "These are issues that keep me awake at night." She said while discussing the welfare of women. George town Berkley Center "I believe strongly that God cares for these issues." She continued, Georgetown Berkley Center "Change only happens when it is contextualized at the local level." She said, Georgetown Berkley "That's when things happen." Musimbi added, Georgetown Berkley "This does act to make people behave better." Kanyoro continued, Georgetown Berkley "People within religions are sensible, and they will do what is right when the circumstances are right." Kanyoro reminded, Georgetown Berkley "People have choices and they make them." She reminded, "I am sure women are part of God's agenda." said while discussing about staying in faith communities. External links Category:Theologians from Kenya Category:Women academics from Kenya Category:1953 births Category:Women born in the 1950s Category:Living people Category:Women activists from Kenya Category:Human rights activists Category:Philanthropists