| VICTORIA BECKHAM |
The former ‘Spice Girls’ member has
been a staunch activist for most of her time in the public eye, which HIV/AIDS
a specialty of hers.
Now according to reports, the female
half of the powerful Beckham dynasty is planning a trip to Ghana. Posh Spice
would be raising awareness for a UNAIDS program aimed at eliminating the
disease between mothers and their children
Allsports.com.gh reports…
“Fashion designer, Victoria Beckham,
will visit Ghana as part of her ambassadorial duties.
Wife of football superstar, David
Beckham, Victoria was appointed UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador in
September 2014 to support the UNAIDS vision of an AIDS-free generation.
Former member of the British
all-female pop group, Spice Girls, will be in the country for HIV/AIDS related
activities courtesy of UNAID Ghana.
UNAIDS Ghana Country Director, Mr.
Girmay Haile, made the announcement at the recently held Television Awards,
Ghana but the date was not disclosed.
Victoria will raise awareness in
support of the UNAIDS-led Global Plan towards the elimination of new HIV
infections among children by 2015 and keeping their mothers alive and will
speak out for young women and girls affected by the epidemic.
Mother-of-four, Victoria has been
engaged in humanitarian issues for many years and has a long-standing interest
in the AIDS response.
She has been a patron of the Elton
John AIDS Foundation for more than a decade and hopes her role with UNAIDS will
allow her to reach a greater audience with important messages.”
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