Rachel Mayanja

Rachel Mayanja is a Ugandan lawyer and diplomat who served as the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women. She joined the United Nations in 1977 and held several senior positions before becoming Special Adviser in 2004. She has been an advocate for gender equality, women's empowerment and women's participation in peace and security. Quotes “This position is different from other senior positions in that it is an advocacy position. As such, I will use it to speak out on issues that should be addressed.” The UN Women’s Newsletter “My life was shaped largely by my father and by my country, Uganda, where I was born and raised. My father was a chief and was extremely supportive of his daughters.” The UN Women’s Newsletter “We must create a new paradigm in our policies. A model of inclusive development and security that ensures that women are integrally involved in every stage of development and peace processes.” United Nations “The gap between rhetoric and action, between commitments and implementation must be closed. The time for action is now.” United Nations External links Category:Ugandan lawyers Category:Ugandan diplomats Category:United Nations officials Category:Women activists Category:Women's rights activists Category:Gender equality activists