Former Afghan Ambassador to the UN, Adela Raz, has been appointed by Secretary-General António Guterres to the Independent High-Level Panel on the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) for the 2026–2030 term . The panel aims to provide evidence-based assessments of structural vulnerabilities in developing nations .
The UN stated that board members will play a key independent role in monitoring country progress and offering policy recommendations. Raz’s appointment highlights the continued relevance of Afghan female diplomats on the global stage, even as women are excluded from governance inside Afghanistan .
Adela Raz Appointed to UN Advisory Board
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