Hiroute Guebre Sellassie

Hiroute Guebre Sellassie (born 1952) is an Ethiopian diplomat and human rights lawyer. She has held several senior portfolios in the United Nations, most recently serving as the Deputy Special Representative (DSRSG) for the Office for West Africa and the Sahel during 12 February 2016 to 6 August 2017. She was previously appointed the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General and Head of Office for the Sahel on 1 May 2014 by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, succeeding Romano Prodi of Italy, who completed his assignment on 31 January 2014. Quotes Women are not only victims of conflict, they are also agents of peace. Hiroute Guebre Sellassie speaking about the importance of women’s participation in peace processes and conflict prevention. External links Category:Lawyers from Ethiopia Category:Diplomats Category:United Nations officials Category:Women in law Category:Women from Ethiopia Category:1952 births Category:Women born in the 1950s Category:Living people