UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, welcomes the UN Secretary-General’s appointment of Michelle Bachelet to head United Nations Women (UN Women).
“I wholeheartedly congratulate Michelle Bachelet on her new appointment. Her integrity, exceptional leadership and political skills will guide UN Women to become a global force for gender equality and women’s rights worldwide," said Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, UNFPA’s Executive Director.
"All of us in UNFPA look forward to working with her and her team to advance women's health and rights and to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.”
