Shirin Aumeeruddy-Cziffra

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Who is Shirin Aumeeruddy-Cziffra?

Shirin Aumeeruddy-Cziffra is a politician and diplomat from Mauritius who served as :

Ambassador to Paris, Rome, Madrid and Lisbon between 1992 to 1995

Ambassador to UNESCO

Former Minister of Mauritius for Women's Rights and the Family

Member of Parliament in Rose-Hill

Attorney General for the Government of Mauritius between 1982 to 1983

Minister of Justice of Mauritius

Former President of the Permanent Council of the Francophonie, the International Organization of the Francophonie for 44 French Speaking states

Board member of the Agency of the Francophonie

Former Chairperson for Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation

Board of Directors Member of the Institute for Human Rights & Development

Board Member of NGO Femme Africa Solidarité, and founding member of NGO Women in Law and Development in Africa.

Aumeeruddy-Cziffra is also the first Muslim woman to be elected as MP and to serve a ministerial position as well as holding the position of Ombudsman for protection of children rights.

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on July 23, 2013

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