Alice Wairimu Nderitu appointed new Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide

12 November 2020
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Alice Wairimu Nderitu of Kenya as Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide. 

Ms. Nderitu has been a recognized voice in the field of peacebuilding and violence prevention, having led as mediator and senior adviser in reconciliation processes among communities in her country, Kenya, as well as in other African settings.

GAAMAC Chair Mô Bleeker and Chair-elect Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi warmly congratulate Ms Nderitu for her appointment as the new Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and look forward to working with her!

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