Fátima Vila Nova
Fátima Vila Nova | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of São Tomé and Príncipe | |
| Assumed office 2 October 2021 | |
| President | Carlos Vila Nova |
| Preceded by | ? |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Carlos Vila Nova |
Maria de Fátima Afonso Vila Nova, known as Fátima Vila Nova, is a Santomean activist known for her work in humanitarian issues, education, and women's rights. who has served as the First Lady of São Tomé and Príncipe since 2 October 2021 as the wife of President Carlos Vila Nova.[1]
On 26 October 2021 Vila Nova held her first public event since assuming the role of first lady.[1] Vila Nova met with a group of women, including a representative of the United Nations, to discuss issues related to climate change and São Tomé and Príncipe's contributions to the forthcoming 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow.[1]
First Lady Vila Nova was awarded the Grand Cross of Humanitarian Merit (Gran Cruz de Mérito Humanitario) from the Institución del Mérito Humanitario for her work on humanitarian and social causes.[2] The award ceremony took place in Barcelona, Spain, on 24 May 2025.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Neto, Ricardo (2021-10-26). "Primeira-Dama de São Tomé e Príncipe organiza encontro com mulheres sobre mudança climática". STP-Press. Archived from the original on 2024-12-12. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ^ a b "Primeira-Dama de São Tomé e Príncipe distinguida em Barcelona". Radio Somos Todos Primos. 2025-05-27. Retrieved 2025-09-30.