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From 6 July 2006, a graphic version of the current edition is available at the Daily News Online web site.

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Kwelagobe was selected by the World Economic Forum and was honoured during an award ceremony in Davos, Switzerland last month at the forum’s annual meeting.

A press release from the UNFPA says for the past decade, the World Economic Forum identified 100 individuals each year who have demonstrated a capacity to shape future agenda in their communities, countries and the world at large.

These young leaders, all under the age of 37, come from a diverse geographical and professional background and are considered an integral part of the World Economic Forum constituency.

“The Global Leaders are encouraged to actively participate in activities and projects in line with the mission of the forum ? which is to improve the state of the world,” the release says.

“They are also expected to identify and address in proactive, innovative and entrepreneurial ways issues that would become a priority on the future global agenda.” According to the release, Kwelagobe has dedicated her celebrity status to the fight against HIV/AIDS.

She was appointed UNFPA goodwill ambassador in February 2000 in recognition of her work to promote the health and wellbeing of the women and children in her country.

Kwelagobe was the founder of The Mpule Kwelagobe Children’s Village, which houses 400 children affected and infected with HIV, and has participated in numerous activities to raise awareness of the disease.

She has also been a spokesperson for the UNFPA-supported Face to Face International, an organisation that mobilises public support and financial resources to help women in the developing world and economic transition.

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