These ten amazing women have all been appointed to their United Nations’ posts since 2006. They’re working on the status of women, peace building, management of the whole operation, legal counsel, children’s welfare, and more. Never heard of them? Get ready — you will!
Things really are getting better (of course there’s still a long way to go….but still!)
- Valerie Amos
- Michelle Bachelet
- Judy Cheng-Hopkins
- Helen Clark
- Radhika Coomaraswamy
- Angela Kane
- Susanna Malcorra
- Navanehtem Pillay
- Patricia O’Brien
- Josette Sheeran
Note: Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro is the current Deputy-Secretary-General of the United Nations, making her the highest-ranking woman in UN history.