Speakers

Ugochi Daniels has been IOM’s Deputy Director General for Operations since 1 September 2021. She has over twenty-seven years of diverse managerial experience with donor and United Nations entities, academia, as well as private sector institutions. Ugochi Daniels was named a (S)hero of the United Nations for championing women’s health needs in humanitarian emergencies. (S)heroes defend the vulnerable and fight for human rights, command forces and build coalitions for peace and take on the world’s toughest challenges. She is proud to be part of a global community that builds partnerships for peace and development to solve global problems. She is an advocate for justice, equality and equity and believes in the importance of identity and being fully grounded in community. She has a strong passion for advocacy and funding for the specific needs of women and girls. Ugochi Daniels’s career with the United Nations spans almost two decades. Prior to joining IOM, Ugochi Daniels served with UNRWA and UNFPA. She was also the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Designated Official for Security in the Islamic Republic of Iran from 2018 to 2020.