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

“Enough: We cannot stall progress any longer”

In her remarks to the UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous said: "If we want to see a tangible difference in the lives of women and girls and a paradigm shift in the way we confront peace and security issues, we need governments to step up." More ►

 

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10/12/2021
Joint statement by Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women and H.E. Mr. Georges Rebelo Pinto Chikoti, Secretary-General of The Organisation of African, Caribbean And Pacific States (OACPS) on Human Rights Day (10 December 2021)
02/12/2021
Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and UN Women Executive Director completes her first official visit to Egypt
22/11/2021
Statement by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women, Sima Bahous, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November 2021)
21/10/2021
Remarks by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and UN Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous, at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security
12/10/2021
Op-ed: Afghanistan’s women are critical to its survival
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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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