Parul University Hosts Former Guinea-Bissau PM, Marking International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Rashmi
Rashmi Karan
Manager - Content
1 min readUpdated on Jun 8, 2026 14:56 IST
Bridging the gap between communities and countries, renowned economist and former Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau, H.E. Rui Duarte de Barros, graced Parul University as a part of the Global Perspective Series at Parul University. The topic of discussion was aligned to commemorate International Day to Eliminate Racism.

Bridging the gap between communities and countries, renowned economist and former Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau, H.E. Rui Duarte de Barros, graced Parul University as a part of the Global Perspective Series at Parul University. The topic of discussion was aligned to commemorate International Day to Eliminate Racism. The interaction focused on Social Initiatives, Racism, and the Future of India–Africa Relations, encouraging valuable dialogue among young minds.

H.E. Rui Duarte de Barros is known as one of the most popular politicians in Guinea-Bissau, whose main goal has been to promote sustainable development and build a bridge of cultural democracy for the citizens of the country. He has served as the Minister of Economy and Finance, as well as the acting Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau, following a military coup. Later, he was again appointed as the Prime Minister for one term.

Marking the International Day to Eliminate Racism through the Global Perspective Series at Parul University, organised in association with I.I.M.U.N., H.E. Rui Duarte de Barros touched on various topics like Racism, Social initiatives taken to eliminate discrimination and topics surrounding them. And most importantly, the session shed light on how the future generation perceives such prejudices and where the future relations of India and Africa lie.

“To be inclusive, you must use cultural diplomacy to understand where you are, where people are and how to solve problems, listen to the people and know their needs; a lot of problems will be solved,” said Rui Duarte de Barros, while addressing the students.

Adding to this, Dr. Devanshu Patel, President, Parul University, said, “ It has been an honour to host Rui Duarte de Barros and hear such strong thoughts on long-held prejudices. The world becomes more compassionate when these young minds come together and stand for inclusivity and progress beyond their differences.”

Global dialogue sessions like these contribute to Parul University's efforts in creating socially aware leaders, as well as building connections across national lines, creating a more tightly connected community.

Note: The views expressed in this article are those of Parul University and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.

Videos you may like
About the Author
author-image
Rashmi Karan
Manager - Content

Rashmi Karan is a writer and editor with more than 15 years of exp., focusing on educational content. Her expertise is IT & Software domain. She also creates articles on trending tech like data science,

Read Full Bio
Get Admission and Placement Updates about Parul University

News & Updates

Latest NewsPopular News

Contact Details

Address

Parul University P.O. Limda, Ta. Waghodia
Vadodara ( Gujarat)

Email

info@paruluniversity.ac.in

(For general enquiry)

admissions@paruluniversity.ac.in

(For admission related enquiry)

qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered 3 days ago

If both colleges are available to you, I would choose LPU for B.A. LL.B. because it offers a stronger mix of legal education, practical exposure, internships, campus life, and additional benefits like scholarships and the Study Grant of up to ₹1 lakh. 🎓⚖️✨

At the end of the day, success in law depen

...Read more

N

Nikhil

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

hi,

With 45% in your board exams, your admission at Parul University depends on the course. For most engineering programs, the minimum eligibility is around 45% in PCM, so you may be eligible, but admission is not guaranteed—it depends on seat availability and specific course requirements. For non-en

...Read more

13324599
Vidushi Sharma

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

hi,

The latest cutoff details for B.Des in Fashion Design & Technology at Parul University are not released in the form of fixed marks or ranks like NIFT/NID. Instead, admission is selection-based, not cutoff-based.

For 2025–2026 admissions, candidates must:

  • Pass 10+2 in any stream (minimum passing mar

...Read more

41990177
Vidushi Sharma

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Placement for fashion/design at Parul University is decent but not very strong compared to top design colleges. The university shows good overall placement stats like an average package of around 4–6 LPA and many recruiters visiting campus, but this data is for all courses combined, not specifically

...Read more

18513775
Vidushi Sharma

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The latest cutoff trend for B.Des. in Fashion Design & Technology at Parul University is not published in the form of fixed marks or ranks like government colleges (e.g., NIFT). This is because admission is primarily based on a Design Aptitude Test (DAT) conducted by the university, followed by a po

...Read more

47329821
Vidushi Sharma

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 days ago

Parul University offers BTech for four years at UG level. It is a decent option to pursue BTech from Parul University. The university offers BTech across several engineering streams. The strengths are academic quality, industry exposure, good placements records and regulatory recognition. It depends

...Read more

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

To get admission in Parul University for UG courses, the student should pass Class 12 in Science or commerce from a recognised board. To get admission in PG courses the applicant must complete graduation with a valid score in the relevant stream.

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Parul University Gujarat is NAAC A+ accredited multidisciplinary university offering over 200+ programmes. Key benefits include placement support with top recruiters, international study & exchange opportunities, modern campus facilities & active, diverse student life. The university has more than 6

...Read more

R

Rakshit Prabhakar

Contributor-Level 10