Mannete Ramaili | |
|---|---|
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| Minister of Tourism, Culture & Environment | |
| In office 2010–2012 | |
| Appointed by | Pakalitha Mosisili |
| Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland and the Nordic States | |
| In office 2009–2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 Butha-Buthe |
Mannete Ramaili is a diplomat and politician from the Kingdom of Lesotho.
Ramaili was born in Lesotho and has been outspoken about women's rights since 1987. [1] Earlier in her career she was involved with the International Planned Parenthood Federation. [2]
In 2005 Ramaili was appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the Republic of Ireland. [3] Ramaili was Lesotho's ambassador until 2009. [4] During her time in Ireland she helped to establish the Irish NGO 'Action Lesotho' which works in Maputsoe. [5] During her time she visited areas across Ireland with His Excellency Mr Paddy Fay to raise awareness on issues that affect the people of Lesotho. [6] Issues such as HIV and female genital mutilation. [7]
In 2010,Ramaili was appointed Minister for Tourism,Culture and Environment,following the dismissal from government of Lebohang Ntsinyi by Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili. [8] As of April 2011,Ramaili was one of seven women ministers in the Cabinet,alongside:Mamphono Khaketla,Maphoka Motoboli,Mathabiso Lepono,Mphu Keneileo Ramatlapeng,Mpeo Mahase-Moiloa and Pontso Suzan Matumelo Sekatle. [9] She has led measures to cut alcohol consumption in Lesotho. [10]
In partnership with the Chinese government,Ramaili was instrumental is setting up a ceramics training scheme in Lesotho in 2012. [11] The same year she spoke out in Lesotho in support of fairer and more transparent election coverage in the media. [12]
In 2012 she spoke at an event - 'Women in Development' - organised by the United Nations. [13] Here,Ramaili spoke about the need for greater legislation against domestic violence,but also pointed out the Lesotho was ranked ninth out 135 countries on the World Economic Forum Gender Gap Index - ahead of the UK,USA and France. [13]
Ramaili is one of Lesotho's leading female entrepreneurs and is vocal about the importance of female economic empowerment for Lestho. [14] She is a board member of Standard Lesotho Bank. [15]
Africa Day Award (Ireland) [16]
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