Executive Director Michelle Bachelet

Michelle Bachelet welcomes the appointment of Mary Robinson as Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes region of Africa

The former UN High Commissioner and former President of Ireland will serve as Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes region of Africa. Her appointment is an historic first and a major milestone in the progress of women’s rights and gender equality.

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Michelle Bachelet’s Closing Statement at the 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

Closing Statement of Michelle Bachelet, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, at the 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women.

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UN Women welcomes Agreed Conclusions at the Commission on the Status of Women

Press Statement by UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet at the conclusion of the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women

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Michelle Bachelet’s Introductory Remarks at a Panel on “Violence against Women and Girls with Disabilities”

Executive Director of UN Women Michelle Bachelet’s Introductory Remarks at a Panel on “Violence against Women and Girls with Disabilities,” 8 March, 2013

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Speech by Michelle Bachelet at the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Event “Stop the Violence: Girls at the Front lines of Prevention”

Speech by Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women at the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Event “Stop the Violence: Girls at the Front lines of Prevention” on 7 March, 2013

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Speech by Michelle Bachelet on “Gender-Motivated Killings of Women, Including Femicide”

Speech by Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women on “Gender-Motivated Killings of Women, Including Femicide” at a CSW57 side event on 8 March, 2013

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Remarks of Michelle Bachelet at the International Women’s Day Commemorative Event at the United Nations

Remarks of Michelle Bachelet United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women at the International Women’s Day Commemorative Event at the United Nations.8 March 2013.

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Opening remarks of Michelle Bachelet in her presentation of the Critical Services Initiative

Opening remarks of Michelle Bachelet, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, in her presentation of the Critical Services Initiative. 7 March 2013, New York.

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Speech by Michelle Bachelet at High-level task force for ICPD

Speech by Michelle Bachelet at High level task force for ICPD. 5 March, 2013. New York

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Speech by Michelle Bachelet : Reclaiming Public Spaces for the Empowerment of Women and Girls

Speech by Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women: Reclaiming Public Spaces for the Empowerment of Women and Girls.CSW Side Event. 07 March 2013.

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