Rama Yade is a Senegalese-born French politician and has authored several books including the notable title, Noirs de France (Blacks in France). Yade has previously served as the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Human Rights and, subsequently, as the Secretary of Sports in French government. Between December 2010 and June 2011, Yade was the Permanent Delegate of France to UNESCO. Shortly after, she became the Vice-President of the centre-right Radical Party, a post she held until September 25, 2015. As a feminist, Rama favours affirmative action with regards to women’s rights and immigrants.
