Marie-Celine Zialor
Marie-Celine Zialor | |
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| Minister of Youth, Sports and Family Affairs | |
| In office 31 October 2020 – 28 October 2025 | |
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| Party | United Seychelles |
Marie-Celine Zialor is a Seychelles politician who served as Minister of Youth, Sports and Family Affairs.[1]
Education
Zialor holds a diploma in applied biology from Australia and taught biology and chemistry in secondary schools before being promoted to deputy headteacher.[2] She was previously known for her lectures.[3]
Political career
In 2020, President Wavel Ramkalawan appointed her to his Cabinet.[4] She was given the portfolio of youth, sports and family affairs.[5] She aid that Seychelles would can become a hub in the region for advocating gender equality.[6] As minister she emphasised the government's commitment to protecting the rights of persons with disabilities.[7] She also met with interfaith groups promoting religious pluralism.[8] She released messages to mark International Men's Day[9] and International Women's Day.[10] Internationally, she met with the Zimbabwean Women's Parliamentary Caucus.[11]
References
- ^ "Assembly approves Ramkalawan's 13-member cabinet". Nation of Seychelles. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ Agency, Seychelles News (5 November 2020). "13 short biographies for Seychelles' new 13-member Cabinet of ministers". Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "Assembly approves Ramkalawan's 13-member cabinet". nation.sc (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "Getting to know our ministers … Marie-Celine Zialor, Minister for Youth, Sports & Family". www.nation.sc. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "Message of Minister for Youth, Sports & Family, Marie-Celine Zialor, on the occasion of the International Women's Day". www.nation.sc. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "Seychelles can become a regional hub for advocating gender equality – Minister Zialor". www.nation.sc (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "Seychelles to improve lives of people with disabilities with Commonwealth assistance". Commonwealth. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "Minister Zialor meets religious groups to discuss spirituality in the family". www.nation.sc. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "Message by Minister Marie-Celine Zialor on the occasion of International Men's Day". www.nation.sc. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "Message of Minister for Youth, Sports & Family, Marie-Celine Zialor, on the occasion of the International Women's Day". www.nation.sc. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "The Zimbabwean Women's Parliamentary Caucus Meet with Key Ministers". The National Assembly of Seychelles. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2026.