"There is increasing recognition that violence against women is a major barrier to the fulfilment of human rights and a direct challenge to women's inclusion and participation in sustainable development and sustaining peace."
Portuguese politician and diplomat serving as the ninth secretary-general of the United Nations since 2017. He previously served as prime minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002 and as United Nations high commissioner for refugees from 2005 to 2015. His public career has focused on diplomacy, humanitarian issues, and multilateral cooperation.