Executive Director

Ms. Sima Sami Bahous. Photo: UN Photo/Evan Schneider
Ms. Sima Sami Bahous. Photo: UN Photo/Evan Schneider

Crises multiply threats, women are the solution multipliers

Introductory statement by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women, Sima Bahous, to the Commission on the Status of Women at its 66th session. More ►

 

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About the Executive Director
UN Women Executive Director Sima Sami Bahous. Photo: UN Photo/Evan Schneider.
Photo: UN Photo/Evan Schneider

Ms. Sima Bahous became UN Women’s third Executive Director on 30 September 2021. Biographical sketch

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While visiting the Central African Republic from 24 to 26 May, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka emphasized that women’s rights, participation and leadership are vital to peace and stability in the country.

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