Mamadou Dian Balde
Regional Director, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Mamadou Dian Balde

I remain unwavering in my commitment to gender equality and in cultivating an environment at UNHCR Regional Bureau where every individual, regardless of gender and status, is empowered to excel. I will continue to champion equal opportunities, fair compensation, and a workplace free from discrimination, fostering a diverse and inclusive community where all voices are heard and valued. This commitment is woven into UNHCR’s culture, reflected in our policies and evident in our leadership.

I support the IGC Panel Parity Pledge.

I support the IGC gender-based violence pledge.

Personal Commitments

I commit to ensuring that a gender lens is applied in all recruitment and retention processes within the Regional Bureau, so that, in the context of reduced staffing opportunities, gender parity is actively advanced through balanced shortlisting, inclusive selection practices, and targeted retention of underrepresented genders
I commit to strengthening partnerships with displaced women-led organizations (WLO) and advancing the meaningful participation, socio-economic empowerment, and access to education of girls and young women across regional initiatives and strategic partnerships