The 24th Session of the UNWTO General Assembly unanimously approved Dr. Mlambo-Ngcuka's nomination for the position. She will take over as Chair from Lamy on December 3, 2021.
Dr. Mlambo-Ngcuka said that he accepted the appointment and would work with the members of the Ethics Committee to provide a fair guidance towards more ethical practices in the tourism sector.
The principles of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism and the UNWTO Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics will continue to serve as a result of Dr. Mlambo-Ngcuka's background and experience.
The new committee members are confirmed.
The World Committee on Tourism Ethics is an independent body that interprets, applies and evaluates the provisions of the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism. The Code is promoted and disseminated by the Committee as well as the evaluation and monitoring of its implementation. Dr. Mlambo-Ngcuka has experience working in the fields of human rights, equality and social justice, having served as an Undersecretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women for two terms.
The UNWTO General Assembly approved the appointment of the following as committee members.
Ms. Gunnur Diker, Mr. Shahid Hamid Fih, and Prof. Marina Novelli were also present.
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