Head of Office

Ms. Tlangelani Shilubane-Pietersen is the Head of Office of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in the Republic of Botswana.  With a Masters in Community Development and Social Policy Making,  Ms. Shilubane-Pietersen brings over 18 years experience from prior engagement in the civil society sector, the South African Government as well as in both the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) East and Southern Africa regional office and the South Africa Country Office. Key contributions in Ms. Shilubane-Pietersen’s background have been directed towards strengthening development efforts for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  This has led her to be at the forefront of policy, programme and development efforts within the strategic areas of population dynamics, sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR), adolescents and youth, ending gender based violence and promoting gender equality as well as ending new HIV infections for the achievement of sustainable development. 
As the Head of Office Ms. Shilubane-Pietersen’s responsibilities include effective management of UNFPA programmes in Botswana, ensuring accountability through monitoring results achieved as well strengthening UNFPA’s support to the United Nations Development System.