Kate Gilmore was appointed United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights on Dec. 1, 2015. She brings to the position diverse and longstanding experience in strategic leadership and human rights advocacy with the United Nations, government, and nongovernment organizations. Prior to joining OHCHR, Ms. Gilmore was assistant secretary-general and deputy executive director for programs with the United Nations Population Fund. Previously she was national director of Amnesty International Australia and then executive deputy secretary-general of Amnesty International.