Dr Auma Obama, President Obama's older sister, appointed Councillor in World Future Council

Hamburg- Dr. Auma Obama has been appointed Councillor of the World Future Council. The Hamburg-based organisation works with decision-makers worldwide to implement policy solutions that secure the rights of future generations. At an official meeting with WFC board members Alexandra Wandel and Stefan Keinert, the older sister of US president Barack Obama signed the acceptance statement, declaring “I am honoured to become a part of your organisation. I cannot wait to meet my fellow Council members and to support the work on the rights of women and children, particularly in Africa.”

Auma joins the ranks of Councillors from a vast variety of countries and backgrounds, including Wanjira Mathai, Dr. Gertrude Ibengwé Mongella and Olivier Giscard d'Estaing.