Ambassador Simone Giger @SwissAmbAccra Twitter profile

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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1 year

Sporting my new bag from Bolgatanga!😍 #Ghana #ghanamonth

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Go for 🏆 @GhanaBlackstars ! 🇬🇭⚽️ #afcon2023

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Did you know that @ZigiLawrence was named Swiss Super League's most valuable player in December 2022? Zigi, you are such a great goodwill Ambassador of Ghana to Switzerland! #Ghana #football @FCSG_1879

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Happy #AfricaDay 2023!

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Happy 67th Independence Day 🇬🇭!

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1 year

Hello Ghana! Afehyia pa! Happy to launch my official Twitter account. 😊 More to follow soon. Meda mo ase pii!

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1 year

Meeting one of my favorite Ghanaian performers @blacksherif_ today. Not only a highly gifted artist, but also a humble human being and engaging personality. Definitely not a villain! „Every day is a good day to celebrate diversity.“ - Black Sherif, 24.1.2023

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10 months

Excited to see @blacksherif_ perform live for the first time - just wow! Enjoying #Ghana vibes in Switzerland.

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#Ghana everywhere... Found in an Asian supermarket in New York City. 😊

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1 year

"It is better to be wealthy than to be rich." It was great to exchange views with @wode_maya about the power of modesty and how to harness it for creating social impact. #BeTheChange

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A glimpse into the world of professional football scouting: Impressed by the abundance of talent on the field - myself excluded.😆 Hope to see some of these guys in the Swiss Football League soon! #Ghana #football @DBJ_gh

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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11 months

"It takes a woman to change the world." Couldn't agree more with @eno_barony , the rap queen of Ghana. Keep doing what you love and keep inspiring other girls to follow your lead! #Godisawoman #ladiesfirst

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In the midst of two of Ghana's most talented and spirited performers @eno_barony @wendyshaygh 🇬🇭🇨🇭🇬🇭 "Mmaa ɛbo ɔmo ho mmɔden na obia pɛ”

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1 year

Happy Independence Day 🇬🇭! #IndependenceDay #GhanaAt66

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6 months

Reconnecting with Tipagya, our Ambassador for a Day, in Tamale. #girlpower

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1 year

Many thanks, dear Nana Ekua, for being such a formidable intern! Your creativity and sharp mind will be missed. @UNFPA Ghana YoLe #youthinclusion

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Admiring beautiful art made in Ghana in my beautiful kaftan made in Ghana. #GhanaMonth_extended

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1 year

"In our generation we have to take agency." @ibrahim_mahama does not only create visionary and utterly beautiful art, he is also a champion for positive change in his community and beyond. #Ghana is lucky to have you! #tamale #contemporaryart

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1 year

Please meet Tipagya, a dedicated and courageous medical student from Tamale. She will soon be shadowing me for a day @SwissEmbAccra . Looking forward to exchanging ideas on how to promote #womenempowerment and #genderequity in #Ghana . Stay tuned. @UNFPAGhana #EmbraceEquity

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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4 months

Some connections are instant... ❤️ Ghana continues to amaze with its incredible women power. Keep on ✨ @wendyshaygh

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1 year

Such a refreshing discussion with a true Ghanaian patriot, Kwame Pianim! So Obama got it only half-right when he said that "Africa does not need strong men. It needs strong institutions." Africa needs BOTH strong institutions AND men and women of competence and courage.

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1 year

The epitome of a statesman! Thanks for sharing your perception and wisdom with me, Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor. Medaase paa! Ps. You always have a fan club at the Swiss Embassy. #Ghana #GentleGiant #leadership

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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6 months

Back from a trip to the Northern, Savannah and Upper West Regions. Deeply impressed by the cultural diversity in 🇬🇭's North. #UnityInDiversity #VisitGhana

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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11 months

Finally met the fabulous @lydiaforson . We bonded over our shared passion for #WomenEmpowerment and Swiss chocolate. Thanks for the amazing beauty products made in #Ghana !

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1 year

Home leave in #Switzerland : watching @FCSG_1879 and cheering for @ZigiLawrence

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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10 months

Stimulating discussions with @thenanaaba about the media space in #Ghana and women's role in it. Admire your determination and resilience!

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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7 months

Strengthening 🇨🇭-🇬🇭 relations through football? - Yes, please! Happy to see the Swiss sports agency @sbemanagement scouting new talents in Ghana. Hope to watch some of them in a stadium in Switzerland soon!

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1 year

Visiting Tamale - Ghana's up-and-coming art hub: just wow! #Ghana #Tamale #contemporaryart #sccatamale

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1 year

Ghanaian ingenuity & Swiss discipline = recipe for success? Wishing the Black Queens and their new Swiss coach, Nora Häuptle, all the best for their future endeavours. 🇨🇭 will be cheering for you! #blackqueens #missionvolta #girlpower

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„We should not see diversity as a weakness, but as a source of strength.“ Wise words from a truly inspirational leader. Honored to have made the acquaintance of Ghana‘s Chief Imam, His Eminence Osman Nuhu Sharubutu. #unityindiversity #inclusion #harmony

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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8 months

Always a delight to "jam" with the amazing @RockyDawuni ! "If we could lift the vibration and turn the hatred into empathy. Oh let's talk about it under the Shade Tree."

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1 year

Many thanks to Her Excellency Tipagya for shadowing me for the past two days as part of the Ambassador for a Day Programme by @UNFPAGhana . #Ghana is blessed to have such dedicated, smart and determined women like you! #EmbraceEquity #womenempowerment

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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9 months

What a night! Many thanks for celebrating Switzerland's 732nd anniversary with us. 🇨🇭Medaase paa!🇬🇭 @lydiaforson @eno_barony @manifestive @blacksherif_ @RockyDawuni @TMSKDDJ @TheRevivalEarth

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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Celebrating #GhanaMonth with a visit to Bonwire, the birthplace of the world-famous Kente fabric.

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

1 year

Meeting one of Ghana's most eminent gender champions, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Impressed by her relentless commitment to standing up for women's rights and creating equal opportunities. #womenempowerment #genderequity

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1 year

Ghana really dey be! Discovering the beauties of Ghana… #Ghana

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1 year

Many thanks for hosting me @BenjaminAkakpo3 @JoyNewsOnTV .

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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1 year

Refreshing exchange with the sharp and fearless @Manasseh_Azure about history, politics and the media in #Ghana . Can't wait to read your books! #ForTheGoodOfGhana

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1 year

To all those hidden superheroes out there: Happy International Women's Day!

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1 year

#Ramadan Mubarak to all Muslims in #Ghana and beyond.

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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2 months

Deeply impressed after finally visiting the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. Osagyefo was a truly visionary leader, well ahead of his time. "We reject the idea of selfish gain as an end in itself." #GhanaMonth #GhanaAt67

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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1 year

Great discussion with the honorable Minister of Education @yoadutwum about the challenges and opportunities in Ghana's education sector and how to create an ecosystem that links education with the world of work. 🇨🇭is happy to share its experiences with 🇬🇭. #Ghana #youthemployment

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1 year

Sika mpɛ dede? This #sika needs all the noise it can get! ☺️ Great work being done by the Swiss company Sika Chemicals, which has recently opened a factory in Tema. Thanks to Yassine Ben Ayada and his team for the warm welcome! #GhanaPartnership #buildingtrust

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1 year

A day devoted to exchanging thoughts and ideas with strong and dedicated women. Many thanks to @zanetorofficial , @mimieaidoo and @zohraopoku for the stimulating discussions. More from us to come! #womenempowerment #genderequity #ForTheGoodOfGhana

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"Our dream is to leave a legacy." Discussing with Kissi Agyebeng the challenges in the critical work of the @ospghana in fighting corruption. Impressed by the dedication, grit and hopefulness of the Special Prosecutor and his team. #Ghana #GhanaPartnership

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1 year

Discussing the importance of "visionary, caring and competent leadership" for Ghana with one of the country's most eminent social entrepreneurs, the founder of Ashesi University @PatrickAwuahJr

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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1 year

Intriguing discussion with @selorm_adadevoh , CEO of #MTN Ghana, about life in Accra, the investment climate in Ghana, and the pecularities of Ewe culture. Akpe na wo! #Ghana

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1 year

Hosting royalty at our home - only in Ghana! Such a privilege to exchange with His Majesty and hear about his plans for creating opportunities for youth, girls' inclusion, and environmental protection through innovation.

Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana

@SwissEmbAccra

1 year

It was an honour to welcome the Ga Mantse, His Majesty Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru ll, and his team at the Swiss Residence. During their first meeting with Amb. Simone Giger, they laid the basis for fruitful future collaboration.

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1 year

#Ghanamonth at one of Switzerland's largest supermarket chains* 🤣 * reusable shopping bag in Ghana's national colours @migros

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

1 year

Upcycling is not only good for the environment, it can also be very fashionable! 🇨🇭 initiatives joining forces towards a cleaner and plastic-free environment in #Ghana . Check out the valuable work of @buyfoodwithplastic , @1environment and @trashybagsafrica . #CircularEconomy

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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9 months

Enjoying our beautiful capital #Bern ahead of🇨🇭 annual Ambassadors' Conference #BoKo2023 . Energized and ready for stimulating strategic discussions with colleagues from around the globe. @SwissMFA

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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6 months

The eight round of political consultations between🇨🇭and 🇬🇭 have successfully been concluded in Accra today. A great thank you to Ambassador Ramses Cleland, Chief Director @GhanaMFA , for being such a welcoming and gracious host!

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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10 months

#womenpower everywhere in #Benin - a country that prides itself of the Dahomey Amazons, the only female army in modern history

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

1 year

As a media professional, how can you be opinionated, credible and ethical at the same time? Only @abbeyrandy knows the answer... Highly appreciate your perceptive observations on media freedom, responsible journalism, and the importance of law enforcement.

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

1 year

Here's to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. @Bmtayui #WomenPower #Fempowerment #CommunityOverCompetition

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1 year

Great meeting with a group of curious, motivated and impact-driven youth leaders. Loved the energy in the room and the thoughtful questions. Hope you all learned as much as me! @UNFPAGhana YoLe Fellows #YouthParticipation #YouthInclusion #GhanaPartnership #ForTheGoodOfGhana

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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6 months

Excited to have met another inspiring Ghanaian personality today, Dr. Mary Chinery-Hesse, an accomplished international civil servant and diplomat. A "woman of many firsts" she is currently the first female Chancellor @UnivofGh .

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

1 year

Starting a side career… 🎥⭐️

Verbal Transformers

@Verbaltrans

1 year

WORTHY COLLAB TO ENHANCE THE NARRATIVES OF GHANA/AFRICA; Official visit by H.E. SIMONE GIGER, Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, & her team @SwissEmbAccra They had a pre-eminent meeting with our Managing Director, Cycil Abban, & Projects Director/Acting COO, #VT Albert Tetteh @Albysonik

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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Happy International Women's Day! "Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another. We are strongest when we cheer each other on." (Serena Williams) #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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1 year

Thanks for sharing your compelling insights on Ghana's economic conundrum @BBSimons . Optimism will prevail! #Ghanafuo #FriendsOfGhana #GhanaPartnership

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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1 year

Happy Easter! ... with some impressions from the beautifully decorated fountains in my hometown

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

2 months

Great meeting with @NavalayoOsembo , Head of Africa at the Swiss sports shoe and apparel company @on_running , and her team. What a coincidence that all of us were wearing sneakers from the same brand...🤣

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

7 months

Back home from an intense yet rewarding mission with Ambassador Danzi, Director General @SwissDevCoop , to Benin. Impressed by the quality of roads across 🇧🇯 & the progress in fighting plastic pollution. Looking forward to intensifying our cooperation on #genderequality .

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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1 year

“Building higher fences cannot be the answer. Migration will continue until we lift the poorest and most vulnerable out of the conditions they are currently fleeing” - Kofi Annan. Honored to be part of this endeavor.

The KAIPTC

@KaiptcGh

1 year

Swiss Amb. H.E. Simone Giger officially opened a new course on Migration Mgt at KAIPTC today. Funded by the Swiss Gov't, the c'rse aims to equip participants to apply a Human Rights-based approach to migration. @SwissAmbAccra #semigration #Switzerland #peace

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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11 months

I had the privilege to give a presentation on "Swiss neutrality in today's polarized world order" at @leciadug . Thanks to all the participants for their active engagement and all the thoughtful questions. Great times ahead for Ghanaian diplomacy! #youth4diplomacy

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

8 months

Very educational afternoon at @NMofGhana . Interesting to learn that 🇬🇭used to have women on their banknotes. ❤️ 🙏 @naajesspark for being such a great guide!

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

6 months

The shea sector in Ghana‘s North in the hands of women! Excited to see their strength and sense of business in three women-led shea butter processing facilities supported by🇨🇭through @ilo .

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

1 year

So why is Ghana/West Africa so attractive for international football scouts? Because footballers from the region combine favorable physical attributes with passion and stamina.

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

8 months

Thank you, Hon. @igbawuah , for sharing your insights on the employment situation in 🇬🇭. Vocational skills, entrepreneurial thinking & large-scale investments are crucial for promoting #youth employment.🇨🇭is happy to contribute through our economic cooperation @SECO_CH .

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

8 months

Happy 175th birthday to the 🇨🇭constitution! Thanks for laying the grounds for our unique #democracy and lived #UnityInDiversity .

Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana

@SwissEmbAccra

8 months

175 years paving the way towards modern Switzerland. Learn more about the first steps of Switzerland as a federal republic, with the adoption of the first Federal Constitution as starting point in 1848 📃🇨🇭

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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1 year

"We need to make democracy deliver." Could not agree more with the sharp and intriguing analysis of Prof. Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development. Learned so much about🇬🇭! #GhanaPartnership #FriendsOfGhana

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

6 months

Always a pleasure to come to the @KaiptcGh . This time for opening the Swiss-sponsored Protection of Civilians (PoC) course. Protecting civilians in armed conflicts is a core foreign policy objective of 🇨🇭. #WherePeaceBegins #APlusForPeace

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

8 months

Hatching joint ventures with the "Rap Doctor" @Okyeamekwame and the forward-thinking @mrsokyeame . Stay tuned. 😊 #Ghana #genderequality #sustainability

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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6 months

Tamale never disappoints... #Ghana

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

5 months

Touching speech and fervent call to action for #genderequality by our own Ambassador for a Day Tipagya. So proud of you! 🥰 #girlsempowerment #embraceequity

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Ambassador Simone Giger

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6 months

1st rank for🇨🇭on the Global Innovation Index by the World Intellectual Property Organization.

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

6 months

Thanks to @nibsgh_official for inviting me as special guest of honour to their graduation ceremony. I was happy to deliver a speech on “Creating tomorrow’s workforce” and hand over the degrees awarded by SBS🇨🇭Business School. Ayekoo to all graduates! 🎊

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

8 months

A heart-warming visit to the Hebron Homes of "Chance for Children" (CFC). The🇨🇭organization has provided education, shelter, food, family reunion support, and a sense of community to street-connected children across Ghana for almost a quarter century. 🥰

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

9 months

Where is Simone? #BoKo2023 @SwissMFA

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

2 months

Meeting with female entrepreneurs in Kumasi: Stunned by their resilience, perseverance and dedication to empowering young women and giving back to society. ❤️❤️❤️ #WomenEmpowerment #BossLadies

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

8 months

Art in Accra ❤️

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

7 months

A lively and moving exchange with informal sector workers from across 🇬🇭. Impressed by the determination and resilience of these brave women - many of them breadwinners for their families. Kudos to you all! #WomenEmpowerment

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Ambassador Simone Giger

@SwissAmbAccra

1 year

A great opportunity for aspiring engineers at a progressive and dynamic tech university. 🇨🇭 is proud to be part of this. Women apply!!!

Ashesi University

@Ashesi

1 year

@ETH and Ashesi's joint Master's Programme in Mechatronic Engineering has opened its 2023 applications window. The Master's programme enables students to access high-quality Engineering education in Africa. Learn more about applying for the programme here: