Fatima Kyari Mohammed

Fatima Kyari Mohammed is the Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations.[1]

Education

She holds a bachelor's degree in environmental design from the Ahmadu Bello University Nigeria, a Master of Business Administration degree from the European University, a master's degree in sustainable economic development from the United Nations University of Peace, and a Master of Arts degree in peace, security, development and conflict transformation from the University of Innsbruck, Austria.[2]

Career

Prior to her appointment as Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, Ms. Mohammed was a Senior Special Adviser to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, with a focus on peace and security, regional integration and organizational development. Before joining ECOWAS, she was the Executive Director at West Africa Conflict and Security Consulting. Earlier, she worked as a Program Manager at the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS; and as Regional Project Manager for Security Policy Projects in West Africa.[3]

    Awards

    Fatima was nominated for the Outstanding Woman In Peace Building Award, by NCMG international[4]

    References
    1. "New Permanent Observer for African Union Presents Letter of Appointment | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases". www.un.org. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
    2. "Fatima Kyari Mohammed of Nigeria becomes new Permanent Observer for African Union". Sri Lanka News - Newsfirst. 2018-04-01. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
    3. "Africa House for a Fireside Chat with H.E. Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed, African Union Permanent Observer to the United Nations". NYU Africa House. 2 May 2019. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
    4. "CATEGORY: OUTSTANDING WOMAN IN PEACEBUILDING" (PDF). NCMG International.
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