H. E. Dr. Nabhit Kapur
Permanent Representative, Pan African Intergovernmental Agency for Water and Sanitation for Africa to United Nations
Bio
Dr. Nabhit Kapur is an internationally recognized mental health advocate and pioneer of wellbeing diplomacy. He currently serves as the Ambassador and Permanent Observer to the United Nations (New York) for the Pan African Intergovernmental Agency for Water and Sanitation for Africa, where he champions sustainable development and global wellbeing. As Founder of the Peacfulmind Foundation and World Leaders for Mental Health, he has been instrumental in embedding psychosocial wellbeing into policy, education, and peacebuilding.
At the United Nations, Dr. Kapur has spearheaded initiatives aligned with the SDGs, including advancing the link between climate resilience and mental health, promoting clean water and sanitation under SDG 6, and introducing the Day of Hope observance under FOWPAL. His addresses at UNICEF, UN Women, ECOSOC, and the General Assembly consistently highlight peace, sustainability, and security.
Dr. Kapur has redefined global discourse by positioning mental health as a strategic pillar of diplomacy and international development. His humanitarian leadership includes training over 150 mental health envoys across Africa, providing 1,500 free counseling sessions, and supporting Afghan nationals during the 2021 crisis. His initiatives continue to unite diplomats, policymakers, and health leaders to advance wellbeing globally.
Widely honored for his impact, Dr. Kapur has received the Ghana Peace Award, African Peace Laureate, Colonel Commission of Kentucky, and the Bharat Gaurav Samman. Recognized among the 100 Notable Peace Icons in Africa, his accolades also include the Forttuna Global Excellence Awards and African Leadership Achievement Award. Through visionary leadership, he continues to champion mental health as a cornerstone of diplomacy and humanitarian progress.
Personal Quote:
“Mental health is not just a healthcare issue, it is a diplomacy issue, a peace issue, and a development priority. True sustainability can only be achieved when the wellbeing of people is placed at the center of global policy. - H. E. Dr. Nabhit Kapur”