In Berlin, Benedicta Apuamah joined a global panel of leaders at the launch of the 2025 State of the World Population Report, organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in partnership with Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung. As the youngest panelist, she represented perspectives from Nigeria and the Global South, drawing on her lived experience as […]
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Benedicta Apuamah serves as a Project Manager within the ULYSSEUS European University Alliance, supporting cross-institutional collaboration among leading European universities committed to innovation, mobility, and inclusive international education. Based at MCI – The Entrepreneurial School®, she works closely with the mobility team to coordinate and deliver student exchange initiatives, including semester mobility, COIL activities, and
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Benedicta also addresses global health inequities, including the challenges faced by migrant populations, linking youth leadership with pressing public health issues. Her multimedia advocacy highlights the need for inclusive policies and equitable access to care worldwide. Watch her discussion on migration and health
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Invited Guest Speaker & Academic Discussant Benedicta Apuamah was invited as a guest speaker and discussant at the University of Innsbruck and MCI – The Entrepreneurial School®, contributing to academic dialogue following the screening of the film FATUMA – Struggles and Successes of a Woman in Tanzania. The post-screening session facilitated a student-centred discussion examining
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Benedicta Apuamah opened a civil-society side event at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, spotlighting youth engagement and the vital role of young people in shaping drug policy and welfare interventions.
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Partnered with the ONE Campaign to advance youth advocacy and global development goals at a high-level summit. Benedicta was selected to collaborate with the ONE Campaign Youth Summit in Belgium, where she contributed to policy discussions around global poverty reduction, health financing, and youth involvement in international development.Her insights supported advocacy strategies targeting global leaders
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Benedicta Chukwuyem Uweru-Apuamah leads innovative Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) & Menstrual Health training programs for university youth leaders in Nigeria. With a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and a deep commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), she empowers young leaders to become advocates for gender equity, health, and education. Through her Girls
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In 2019, Benedicta represented Nigeria as the sole delegate at the WYSE International Leadership Program in São Paulo, Brazil, joining 26 emerging leaders from 16 countries to explore youth leadership, global citizenship, and sustainable development. The program equipped participants with tools for collaborative problem-solving, cross-cultural dialogue, and SDG-focused initiatives, which Benedicta now translates into local
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Benedicta received the Science Speed Talk Award and delivered an impactful session on health innovation and sustainability. At the 2024 Geneva Health Forum, Benedicta participated as a speaker and won the prestigious Science Speed Talk Competition.Her presentation focused on sustainable health interventions and youth-centered innovation.She also engaged in expert conversations on global health reforms and
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At the 2025 ACUNS Annual Meeting held at the United Nations Office in Nairobi, Benedicta Apuamah presented her research titled “Reimagining Sustainability: The Role of Female Hygiene Products in the Global Plastic Treaty and the Green Menstruation Movement.” Her presentation examined the intersection of menstrual health, environmental sustainability, and global policy, with a focus on
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