In her opening remarks at the UN Women Executive Board’s first regular session of 2025, Executive Director Sima Bahous reaffirmed the organization’s dedication to its triple mandate: normative support, UN system coordination, and operational activities. She emphasized the importance of delivering tangible results for women and girls worldwide by maximizing impact through strategic initiatives and partnerships. Bahous highlighted the need for increased investment in gender equality and women’s empowerment, urging member states and stakeholders to collaborate closely with UN Women to overcome persistent challenges and accelerate progress toward a more equitable future.
Compiled from: Sima Bahous, “Speech: Our commitment: Fulfil our triple mandate, deliver concrete results for women and girls, maximize impact,” UN Women, Feb. 10, 2025.