RASC News Agency: The United Nations has announced that Georgette Gagnon, the newly appointed political deputy of UNAMA, has arrived in Kabul to commence her responsibilities. This Canadian lawyer was appointed by António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, earlier this month. In a statement released on Sunday, the UN highlighted that Ms. Gagnon brings with her 28 years of experience in peace processes and in spearheading strategic initiatives in human rights and development within post-conflict regions.
From 2010 to 2015, she served as the Human Rights Director for UNAMA in Kabul. Since 2021, Ms. Gagnon has worked as the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Libya, overseeing the United Nations Support Mission and coordinating humanitarian efforts in that country. Additionally, she has held senior positions focusing on civilian protection, human rights, and the rule of law, collaborating with the UN, national governments, and non-governmental organizations across Africa, Syria, and the Balkans.
Ms. Gagnon holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from York University in Canada and a Master’s degree in International Human Rights Law from the University of Essex in the United Kingdom. As she begins her role as UNAMA’s political deputy in Kabul, it is essential to note that the Taliban have recently escalated restrictions on women through the enactment of a new morality law. In response to these limitations and the extensive violations of human rights, particularly against women, four countries Germany, Canada, Australia, and the Netherlands have taken the initiative to pursue legal action against the Taliban at the International Court of Justice. This initiative has garnered support from numerous nations, including the UN Secretary-General.
