About Veronica Simogun
Born 1962. Veronica Simogun is an activist, known for International Women of Courage Award.
Veronica Simogun (born 1962) is a Papua New Guinean activist for women's rights and against violence. She was awarded an International Women of Courage Award in 2017.
Life Simogun was born in 1962 near Wewak, in a village named Urip in the Boykin/Dagua, Papua New Guinea. Simogun has a certificate in civil aviation, which she gained at the Civil Aviation Training College. She worked for six years in civil aviation when she returned to Urip. In her home village she worked to improve local community. She campaigned against violence against women.
She was nominated for her work by Catherine Ebert-Gray for an International Women of Courage Award.
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Who is Veronica Simogun?
Activist for women rights and against violences
When was Veronica Simogun born?
Veronica Simogun was born in 1962 in Wewak.
What is Veronica Simogun's occupation?
Veronica Simogun is an activist.
What is Veronica Simogun known for?
Veronica Simogun is known for International Women of Courage Award.
What nationality is Veronica Simogun?
Veronica Simogun's recorded nationality: Papua New Guinea.
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