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Gabriela Ramos earned her bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Universidad Iberoamericana and a master’s degree in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School. She is married to Ricardo López, and they have two daughters, Paula and Julia.

Career

Ramos began her career advising Mexico’s Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Budget, later co-founding a consultancy to enable voting rights for Mexicans abroad and protect Laguna San Ignacio’s biosphere.

As Director of the OECD Mexico Centre (2000–2006), she contributed to major reforms, including the "Seguro Popular" health program and Mexico’s competition laws. At the OECD in Paris, she became Cabinet Director to Secretary-General José Ángel Gurría and the organization’s first G20 Sherpa, leading initiatives like "Inclusive Growth" and overseeing strategic reforms that expanded the budget by 68% and added eight member countries. Her efforts advanced gender equality, influenced global tax reforms, and promoted equitable, sustainable economic policies, earning her recognition as a global leader in public policy.

Gabriela Ramos was appointed Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO in 2020 by Director-General Audrey Azoulay. Since then, her term has been marked by transformative initiatives aimed at reinforcing UNESCO’s role at the intersection of science, policy, and ethics.

A key achievement under her leadership was the drafting and adoption of the Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in November 2021 by UNESCO's 193 member countries. This groundbreaking framework, the first of its kind globally, provides ethical guidance for the development and deployment of AI. By mid-2024, over 60 countries had incorporated its principles into their institutional and legal frameworks, facilitated by the Readiness Assessment Method (RAM) developed under Ramos’ guidance. Countries such as Chile and Morocco have used these recommendations to draft AI policies and strategies, setting an example for others worldwide. Additionally, the initiative Women 4 Ethical AI was launched, which leverages the knowledge of leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts to advance gender equality in the AI agenda. As key event in 2025, under UNESCO’s SHS patronage, the Global Forum on Ethics of AI, first international ministerial meeting to take place after the adoption of the Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, will place a spotlight on ensuring inclusion in the AI world.

Ramos has also spearheaded the revitalization of the Management of Social Transformations Programme (MOST), fostering collaboration between academics and policymakers to address inequalities and societal challenges. Notably, she led the creation of the UNESCO MOST-BRIDGES Coalition, which integrates humanities, social sciences, and indigenous knowledge to promote behavioral change for climate action. The 2024 edition of the World Philosophy Day titled "Philosophy: bridging social gaps," highlighted philosophy's vital role in mending the social fabric and fostering a more cohesive society.   

Additionally, she established the Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination, an annual initiative to tackle pressing social issues and advance equity. The 4^th edition of the Forum, recently held in Barcelona, Spain, where leaders, academic institutions, civil society groups and NGOs have mobilized to implement anti-racism policies and actions to root out discrimination, successfully achieved the launch of the Global Alliance against Racism and Discrimination. 

Gabriela Ramos continues to focus on promoting the ethical use of emerging technologies, ensuring that UNESCO remains a global leader in fostering equitable, inclusive, and sustainable progress.

Key Achievements at UNESCO

• Led the adoption of UNESCO's Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, the first global standard-setting instrument on AI ethics, adopted by 193 member countries. By mid-2024, over 60 countries had implemented these principles into their legal and institutional frameworks.

• Organized the annual Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination and revitalized the Management of Social Transformations Programme (MOST), fostering collaboration between academics and policymakers to address inequality and climate transition challenges.

• Spearheaded the establishment of the UNESCO MOST-BRIDGES Coalition, integrating humanities, social sciences, and indigenous knowledge to support climate transition.

Other Activities

• Member of the Steering Committee for the Paris Peace Forum.

• Member of the Lancet COVID-19 Commission and the Lancet Commission on Gender-Based Violence.

• Participant in the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council.

In 2024, Gabriela Ramos was recognized as an AI Policy Leader by the Center for AI and Digital Policy and was a finalist for the Prix de la Femme d’Influence in the politics category. Her ongoing efforts aim to ensure that scientific and technological advancements align with ethical standards and global equity.