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Yayé Ba

Human Rights Officer

Senegal (SEN)
Dakar

Brief information
Education


Languages

English, French, Spanish,


Countries of Work Experience

Niger, Nigeria, Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Cabo Verde


Affiliation
Section : Regional Office-West Africa
Division : FOTCD
UN Agency : OHCHR
Country of Assignment : Dakar, Senegal (SEN)

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Biography
I have been a Human Right Officer with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights since 2013. I have acquired expertise in a wide range of human rights issues including the existing nexus between climate change and human rights as well as climate induced migration and linked risks factors to the full enjoyment of human rights. I am well versed in the human rights-based approach to sustainable development. I have expertise on issues of inequality and discrimination. I am experienced in delivering capacity building to a wide range of stakeholders. I also have extensive experience with global foras.
Publications

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SDGs Expertise
Areas of Expertise
  • Climate change
  • human rights
  • migration
Professional Categories
OIBCs Expertise
  • OIBC 3.

    Harnessing demographic dividends through investments in youth and women empowerment for SDGs
  • OIBC 6.

    Towards peace, security, and the respect of human rights (focus on human rights)