On January 20, Ambassador Larry André hosted a lunch in honor of, Malouma Meydah, the 2015 Mauritanian Woman of Courage Award winner, and a nominee for the United States Department of State International Woman of Courage Award. Mauritania’s singer of the people and Senator was recognized for her more than 30 years of exceptional courage and leadership for advocating for human rights, women, gender equality and harmony amongst the cultural traditions of Mauritania.
The lunch was attended by notable leaders from Mauritanian civil society, especially women leaders, and is a part of the American Embassy’s on-going efforts to engage in a dialogue with government and civil-society on shared priorities.
