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b. 1956 Jordan
Sima Sami Bahous (Arabic: سيما سامي بحوث ; born 26 June 1956) is a Jordanian diplomat and women’s rights advocate and has served as Executive Director of UN Women since 2021. She previously served as Jordan's Ambassador to the United Nations from 2016 to 2021.
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That is two mothers killed every hour and seven women every two hours. We mourn them all.
The need for sustained efforts to fulfill the promise of gender equality, secure women's and girls' human rights, and ensure the realization of their fundamental freedoms.
For the sake of women and girls, I leave you with a call for a return to a genuine and purposeful commitment toward a just peace.
Large gender gaps continue to hinder and impede progress in achieving all goals,"
I encourage all donors to increase their allocations, including to UNRWA who remains the only lifeline for thousands of Palestinians.
“Sustained efforts are, therefore, needed to deliver on the promise of gender equality, secure the human rights of women and girls and ensure that their fundamental freedoms are fully realised,”
I have been consistent in my briefings to you, in reminding you that women and girls are paying the highest price of conflicts.
I hope that this is the beginning of a permanent truce and lasting relief for the people of Gaza and all the hostages held by Hamas.
I urge you to include the voices of Palestinian and Israeli women working for peace, to recognize their leadership and to call for their meaningful participation in any negotiation efforts.
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