UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women’s Equality On 24 February 2011, UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet spoke at the celebration of the launch of UN Women, the UN's newest organization. Luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, civil society, the media, music and film packed the UN General Assembly in New York. Photo: UN Women/JC McIlwaine Calendar of Events Launch of UN Women 24 Feb 2011 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM United Nations … [Read more...]
Ms. Michelle Bachelet, Under-Secretary-General: Statement to the First Regular Session of the Executive Board
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Statement to the First Regular Session of the Executive Board, United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. Speech delivered by Ms. Michelle Bachelet, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director, at the opening of the First Regular Session of the Executive Board of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), 24 January 2011. Speeches `Madame President, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, Thank you, … [Read more...]