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Ebrahim Rasool is the former South African ambassador to the United States. His previous positions have included member of parliament in the South African National Assembly, special advisor to the state president of the Republic of South Africa, and premier (governor) of the Western Cape Province. Rasool has a long history of involvement in the anti-apartheid struggle, including leadership in the United Democratic Front and the African National Congress. He has built up extensive experience in government, having led various departments including health, welfare, finance, and economic development. For his contribution to South Africa, Rasool has been the recipient of a number of leadership awards. He is founder of the World for All Foundation, which rethinks the intellectual tools available to Muslims and faith communities and creates cooperative relations between faiths, cultures, and communities at a global level.