Mathu Joyini
Ambassador, Permanent Representative,
Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations in New York

It is my firm belief that promoting the equal, full, and effective participation of women in all UN forums will prove to be the key ingredient in realising all long-standing disarmament, peace and security, and developmental objectives.
I support the IGC Panel Parity Pledge.
I support the IGC gender-based violence pledge.
Personal Commitments
Commit to co-hosting at least one side-event during relevant High-Level General Assembly sessions or on the margins of New York based disarmament meetings and forums that highlight the role of women, particularly on the African Continent in promoting peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology, including in the maritime domain.
To promote gender equality and the empowerment of women in my statements during all High-Level meetings and forums of the General Assembly in New York related to disarmament.