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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Person
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Biology
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:African_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkb:Royal_Academy_of_Arts
gptkb:University_of_Mauritius
gptkb:International_Council_for_Science
gptkb:Global_Network_of_Women_Scientists
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gptkbp:alma_mater
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gptkb:University_of_Exeter
gptkb:University_of_Science_and_Technology_of_China
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:African_Union's_Kwame_Nkrumah_Scientific_Award
gptkb:L'_Oréal-UNESCO_For_Women_in_Science_Award
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gptkbp:birth_date
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March 27, 1959
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:Mauritius
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gptkbp:children
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2
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gptkbp:contribution
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Mentorship of young scientists
Public speaking on science education
Promotion of biodiversity conservation
Advocacy for women's rights in science
Promotion of sustainable development in Africa
promoting biodiversity conservation
empowering women in science
Collaboration with global research institutions
Research on endemic plants of Mauritius
Participation in international scientific committees
advancing scientific research in Mauritius
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gptkbp:date_of_birth
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March 17, 1960
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gptkbp:education
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gptkb:University_of_Science_and_Technology
gptkb:University_of_Exeter
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gptkbp:ethnicity
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Mauritian of Indian descent
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gptkbp:field
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Biodiversity
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gptkbp:field_of_study
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Medicinal plants
Ethnobotany
Phytochemistry
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gptkbp:honorary_title
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Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences.
Fellow of the Mauritius Institute of Education.
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Doctor of Science (DSc) from the University of Exeter.
Doctor of Science (DSc) from the University of Mauritius.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
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gptkbp:image
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Ameenah Gurib-Fakim.jpg
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Jane_Goodall
gptkb:Marie_Curie
gptkb:Wangari_Maathai
gptkb:Rachel_Carson
gptkb:Rosalind_Franklin
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:environmental_policy
Women in Science
education in STEM
women in science
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gptkbp:involvement
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community outreach programs.
research collaborations.
sustainable development goals.
African Union initiatives.
Commonwealth initiatives.
UNESCO initiatives.
climate change advocacy.
international conferences on biodiversity.
science education initiatives.
women empowerment programs.
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gptkbp:known_for
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advocacy for science and technology
Promoting science and technology in Africa
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gptkbp:nationality
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Mauritian
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gptkbp:notable_work
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The Role of Women in Science
The Biodiversity of Mauritius
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Biology
gptkb:sustainable_development
biodiversity
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gptkbp:political_party
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gptkb:Independent
gptkb:Mauritian_Militant_Movement
gptkb:Mauritian_Socialist_Movement
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gptkbp:position_held
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gptkb:President_of_Mauritius
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:Navin_Ramgoolam
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gptkbp:publications
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' Ethnobotany of Mauritius'.
' The Biodiversity of Mauritius'.
numerous scientific articles.
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gptkbp:research_interest
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medicinal plants
ethnobotany
phytochemistry
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:Mauritius
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gptkbp:resigned
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March 2018
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Khalid_Gurib-Fakim
gptkb:Yogesh_Gurib-Fakim
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gptkbp:start_date
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June 2015
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Monique_Ohsan_Bellepeau
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gptkbp:term_end
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gptkb:2018
January 2018
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gptkbp:term_start
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gptkb:2015
June 2015
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gptkbp:website
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Official website
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Mauritius
gptkb:Order_of_the_Star_of_Ghana
gptkb:Organization_of_African_Unity
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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