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BBC honors Kenyan-Romanian athlete Joan Chelimo Melly

Joan Chelimo Melly is known for her advocay against GBV on female athletes. [Source:BBC]

The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) has honored a Kenyan-born Romanian athlete known for advocating against gender-based violence.

Joan Chelimo Melly, a Kenyan-Romanian athlete, has been featured in BBC 100 Women List for 2024 after the broadcasting house revealed its list of inspiring and influential women from around the world.

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