Ghada Fathi Waly
Director-General/Executive Director,
United Nations Office at Vienna/United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Women and men are differently affected by the complex challenges of drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism. We need the full and equal participation of both men and women to think together and work together in order to address these challenges.
As the first woman to serve as Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), I hold firm to my commitments as an International Gender Champion. Only together we can unleash progress and leave no one behind.
I support the IGC Panel Parity Pledge.
I support the IGC gender-based violence pledge.
Personal Commitments
I pledge to invest in empowering women at UNOV/UNODC by building their leadership skills and capacities. Alongside these efforts, I am committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace environment. This includes addressing all forms of sexist attitudes, behaviours, and gender-based violence, and demonstrating zero tolerance for sexual misconduct. Furthermore, I will actively work to uphold gender parity within UNOV and UNODC.
I pledge to embed a gender perspective into all systems, processes, and activities, aligning with the 2030 Agenda and SDG 5. I will dedicate attention to emerging challenges, focusing on preventing and addressing online harassment against women. I pledge to champion the inclusion of women displaced by conflict and climate crises in UNODC’s efforts. UNOV/UNODC leadership will actively promote and support gender equality and the empowerment of women, with resources allocated wherever possible. As we mark the UN's 80th anniversary and Beijing +30, I will prioritize initiatives that highlight UNODC's efforts to advance women's rights and gender equality.