Published 20:55 IST, October 1st 2019

Duchess Meghan Markle discusses gender equality in South Africa visit

Duchess Meghan Markle discusses gender equality in South Africa tour. In the discussion, Meghan Markle discussed the importance of Education for women

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Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle is on her royal tour to South Africa. Markle attended workshops on women empowerment and self-defence during her tour. Recently Markle dressed students and acemics at University of Johannesburg. In discussion, Meghan Markle discussed importance of Education for women. international media reported that she said, women should be supported more to attain higher education in South Africa.

Equality

Meghan Markle talked about equality and women's empowerment. She told group of students and acemics, "When a woman is empowered it changes absolutely everything in community". Her objective was to create awareness among people that women hold power to uplift society. Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on ir 10-day tour, and along with baby Archie, y visited Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

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New ' grants'

During visit, Markle in an anuncement disclosed new “ grants” for various Universities which included University of Johannesburg, Stellenbosch University and University of Western Cape on Tuesday morning, during her discussion with Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). According to reports of International media, Duchess of Sussex overtook patron of ACU from Queen in month of January.In her discussion with group she also said that objective is to have equality, to provide more support to woman who progresses in field of research and various or higher education roles. She furr ded that true empowerment to women can uplift entire community and providing m with educational platforms is crucial. 

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Meghan talks about her experience

Meghan also shared her experience, she said that she was able to receive good education because of financial help from scholarship programs and families providing necessary funding. Meghan also said that it is very important to have necessary support to keep up with your progress else growth on an individual gets stunted. director of British Council in South Africa, Susana Glavan greeted Duchess followed by Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, vice-chancellor of university simultaneously she witnessed cheer and joy among her well-wishers. On or hand, Duke of Sussex is reported to be visiting a health centre in Malawi. royal is capturing everyone’s attention. social media is also flooded with precious moments from ir royal tour. 

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19:57 IST, October 1st 2019