Full Name
Graça Simbine Machel[1][4]
Date of Birth
October 17, 1945[1][4]
Place of Birth
Mozambique[4]
Education
University of Lisbon[1]
Spouses Names
Samora Machel, former President of Mozambique (1975–1986)[1] Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa (m. 1998; died 2013)[1]
Children Names
2, including Josina Z. Machel[1]
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
- The Elders, Co-founder and Deputy Chair[2][3]
- Foundation for Community Development, Founder and President[6]
- Zizile Institute for Child Development, Founder[6]
- Graça Machel Trust, Founder[6]
- National Commission of UNESCO in Mozambique, Former President[4]
- National Organization of Children of Mozambique, Chairperson[4]
- United Nations Foundation, Board Member[2]
- Forum of African Women Educationalists, Board Member[2]
- African Leadership Forum, Board Member[2]
- International Crisis Group, Board Member[2]
- Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI), Former Chair of the Fund Board[2]
- University of Cape Town, Chancellor from 1999 to 2019[2]
- Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage, Co-founder[7]
- Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health, Board Chair[7]
- African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes, Board Chair[7]