Joyce Banda
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Summary
Joyce Banda was born on April 12, 1950[1], in Zomba[2]. She has worked as a politician[3], philanthropist[4], activist[5], diplomat[6], and lawyer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,884 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Mother: Edith Ntila[9]
- Spouse: Richard Banda[10]
- Child: Akajuwe Banda[11]
- Country of citizenship: Malawi[12]
- Occupation: minister[13]
- Field of work: human rights[14], women's rights[15], reproductive rights[16]
- Position held: Member of the National Assembly of Malawi[17]
- Educated at: Atlantic International University[18], Providence Girls Secondary School[19]
- Award received: honorary degree[20], BBC 100 Women[21]
- Sex or gender: female[22]
- Member of political party: United Democratic Front[23], People's Party[24]
- Founder: People's Party[25], Joyce Banda Foundation[26]
- Commons category: Joyce Banda[27]
- Residence: Nairobi[28]
- Family name: Banda[29]
- Given name: Joyce[30], Hilda[31]
- Significant event: marriage[32], 2009 Malawian general election[33]
- Described at URL: http://www.joycebandafoundation.com/about-us.html[34]
- Different from: Joyce Azizi Banda[35]
- Number of children: 5[36]
- Sibling: Anjimile Oponyo[37]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: BBC 100 Women Edit-a-thon[38]
- Maintained by WikiProject: Q141713199[39]
- Social media followers: 10,879[40], 8412[41], 12,017[42], 12,554[43]
Why It Matters
Joyce Banda has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Joyce Banda born?
Joyce Banda was born in Zomba[2].
Who were Joyce Banda's parents?
Joyce Banda's mother was Edith Ntila[9].
Who was Joyce Banda married to?
Joyce Banda's spouses include Richard Banda[10].
What did Joyce Banda do for work?
Joyce Banda worked as a politician[3], philanthropist[4], activist[5], diplomat[6], and lawyer[7].
Where did Joyce Banda go to school?
Joyce Banda was educated at Atlantic International University[18] and Providence Girls Secondary School[19].
What awards did Joyce Banda receive?
Honors received include honorary degree[20] and BBC 100 Women[21].