GRACA MACHEL

(Graça Machel)


Graca Machel
Graca Machel
  • Born: October 17, 1945
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Graça Machel DBE HonFBA is a Mozambican politician and humanitarian. She is the widow of former presidents of both Mozambique and South Africa; Mozambican president Samora Machel and South African president Nelson Mandela. Machel is an international advocate for women's and children's rights and was made an honorary British Dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 1997 for her humanitarian work. She is the only woman in modern history to have served as First Lady of two countries, South Africa and Mozambique.