{image}An exceptional woman. We will wait for such a politician for many years to come. She is a person who came from activism and who clearly says that she has been a feminist since childhood, open to dialogue with civil society. Michelle Jean has all the qualities that we are not used to seeing in our politicians, described the Canadian governor-general by BaBe president Sanja Sarnavka.
Canadian Governor Michelle Jean, who recently visited Croatia, was a well-known TV journalist in Quebec. She covered the war in Croatia, especially the fate of refugees. She was also known as a social activist for the protection of women and children from violence, and for helping young people with disabilities. During her four-day visit to Croatia, the Governor also met with representatives of civil society to discuss the state of human rights in Croatia. The meetings were also attended by BaBe President Sanja Sarnavka.
During her stay in Croatia, the Canadian governor also visited Vukovar, where she gave a lecture on education, living together, and reconciliation at the local high school.
"Children can do what is necessary for the future of Vukovar - learn to live together, respect differences and through dialogue, respecting each other, become guarantors of hope and the future and leaders of a new era," she told the Vukovar high school students. The governor herself was a refugee from the dictatorship in Haiti and struggled with prejudice because of the color of her skin.
– Racism feeds on prejudice and ignorance and leads to exclusion. No society can progress by excluding minorities – said Governor Jean. She added that solidarity and understanding are key to building peace, and that society cannot progress if it is focused on hatred. During her visit to Croatia, Michaelle Jean also had several meetings with representatives of civil society. Before being appointed governor in September 2005, Michalle Jean was a well-known television journalist in the province of Quebec. She covered the war in Croatia, and in particular the fate of refugees. She was also known as a social activist for the protection of women and children from violence, and for helping young disabled people.
