What’s on Ms. Diene Keita's mind as she’s officially sworn in as the new Executive Director of UNFPA?
Join her behind the scenes at the United Nations to hear it straight from her.
Her focus is crystal clear: "Everyone counts."
Watch the video and walk the halls of the United Nations with our new Executive Director.
Every day, lifesaving UNFPA supplies make their way to women and girls in need around the world.
Take a peek inside our Côte d'Ivoire warehouse with UNFPA Executive Director Diene Keita to learn how we deliver hope.
“We need to build with what we have and keep on moving.”
At UNGA, UNFPA Executive Director Ms. Diene Keita spoke to Kayode Akintemi on ensuring women and young people in Africa fulfill their potential despite challenges.
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Ms. Diene Keita as Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) effective 29 August 2025. She holds the rank of United Nations Under-Secretary-General. Ms. Keita served briefly as Acting Executive Director and as Deputy Executive Director Programme since August 2020.