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Defying all the traditional barriers, this daughter of Pakistan, Kanza Azeemi, relished the moments of achievement when she won the highest academic honor as an MBA student at the University of Oxford, UK.
Enrolled in the university last year, Azeemi completed her MBA degree from the Saïd Business School. As per the Press release issued by the University of Oxford, she achieved this position in the class of 327 students, coming from 58 countries.
Dean Peter Tufano encouraged Azeemi to continue her efforts for women empowerment. Kanza Azeemi during her stay in Oxford University, not only invested herself in studies but she also served as the Co-Chair of the Women’s Leadership Oxford Business Network.
She was graced with the honor in the ceremony held at the university’s old Sheldonian Tower by the Dean of Saïd Business School, Peter Tufano.
The honor is a tradition to express its recognition of the finest alma mater the university produces each year. Also, it is awarded to only one MBA student each year to appreciate their marvelous contributions to the business school and for the wider Oxford Community.
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Dean Peter Tufano encouraged Azeemi to continue her efforts for women empowerment. Kanza Azeemi during her stay in Oxford University, not only invested herself in studies but she also served as the Co-Chair of the Women’s Leadership Oxford Business Network.
She worked tremendously to promote women in a leadership position with her prime aim of ensuring gender equality.
Debate: impact investors should address SDGs beyond job creation & Econ growth.. @PalladiumImpact #impinv conference at @OxfordSBS pic.twitter.com/Nq9Osuc6Mu
— Kanza Azeemi (@kanza_azeemi) June 26, 2017
Azeemi hence has set herself as an example of not only the empowerment of women but her ace performances at one of the prestigious academic institution speak volumes of her determination. She is a beacon of guidance for others to follow.
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Three Young Pakistanis win the Gate’s Foundation of Family Planning Leadership Award
Three young Pakistanis were included in the list of 40 international and influential next generation leaders for channeling their efforts for family planning and population control.(View the full list: https://t.co/G364pg2YYM)
All the winners will be given the amount of $10,000 by the Public Health School to continue their work for the cause.
— 120 Under 40 (@120Under40) September 12, 2017
Joshua Dilawar, Masoor Qaisar and Laraib Abid, all three belonging to Punjab University were recognized for their efforts from Pakistan.
It is indeed an honor 4 me to be part of @Pop_Council family that made me Young #FamilyPlanning Leader @120Under40 @melindagates @GatesJHU
— Mansoor Qaisar (@mqesar) September 12, 2017
TODAY @120Under40 recognizes the next generation of #FP & #SRHR leaders worldwide. Meet this year’s winners! https://t.co/cqTd63oPoo
— Family Planning 2020 (@FP2020Global) September 12, 2017
The list is annually issued by the “Bill and Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health” at John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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In their work spheres, all the three chosen leaders are working tirelessly for the cause. Laraib Abid is the founder of Mashal, a non-profit organization that focuses on women health. While Mansoor Qaisar works as a senior Information Officer at The Population Council and Joshua Dilawar is a project officer at Samaj Development Foundation.
All the winners will be given the amount of $10,000 by the Public Health School to continue their work for the cause.