Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita was appointed a United Nations Women National Ambassador for Thailand in September 2008. After the passing of Her Royal Highness, the UN Women Asia and the Pacific issued the following message:

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati. As a UNIFEM and later UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati was a committed advocate for ending violence against women in all its forms and to advancing gender equality. Her leadership and commitment to women’s rights will be remembered with profound respect and gratitude.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family of Thailand and to the people of Thailand during this time of mourning.”

In her message, Ms. Michaela Friberg-Storey, Representative of the UN Secretary-General and UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand, said, “The United Nations in Thailand expresses its profound sadness at the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita. We extend our deepest condolences to the Royal Family and to the people of Thailand during this time of mourning.

“Her Royal Highness’s lifelong devotion to the well-being of the people and her commitment to improving the lives and opportunities of the most vulnerable, particularly women and children, have left an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire future generations in Thailand and beyond.

“Our thoughts are with the people of Thailand at this moment of national mourning.”

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Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha made a statement, serving as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM, now known as UN Women). The statement highlighted Her Royal Highness’s strong advocacy for gender equality and efforts to end violence against women in Thailand.

“I take pride in saying that Thailand’s support to the global UNIFEM Say NO to Violence against Women Campaign is second to none,” said Princess Bajrakitiyabha. “I also note with appreciation the national ownership that has evolved around this process. It is indeed a strong foundation upon which coordinated efforts to end violence against women and girls in Thailand have been and will continue to be built.”

The appointment of Her Royal Highness recognized her strong dedication to social advocacy, particularly for the rights and protection of women.