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2020 : A turning point with defining moves

In her speech at the UN Women Executive Board second regular session 2020, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka said: "Progress is now at risk. The continuing inequalities faced by women and girls are made starker by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic."More ►

Recent news, speeches and statements

18/09/2020
UN Women to host Ask Me Anything with Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
18/09/2020
Remarks by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, at the SDG Moment 2020
15/09/2020
Opening remarks by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, at the second regular session of the UN Women Executive Board
04/09/2020
Statement by UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka for the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Fourth World Conference on Women
19/08/2020
Statement by UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka for World Humanitarian Day 2020
13/08/2020
Stronger partnerships and investment needed to support women’s recovery from COVID-19 in the Global South
10/08/2020
Statement by UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka for International Youth Day, 2020: “Youth Engagement for Global Action”
23/07/2020
Op-ed: How COVID-19 can bring gender justice
14/07/2020
Charting the future: more equal, inclusive and sustainable
14/07/2020
Speech: Addressing the needs and rights of at-risk and crisis-affected women and girls

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About the Executive Director

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. Photo: Kea Taylor.

Photo: Kea Taylor
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Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka is Executive Director of UN Women. She was sworn into office on 19 August 2013. Bio

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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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