The PEMA Secretariat is Bhutan’s national nodal agency for mental health and child protection services, under the leadership of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, Jetsun Pema Wangchuck. The PEMA Secretariat is Her Majesty’s Secretariat and functions under the leadership of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen.
What is The PEMA Secretariat?
Our Mandate
Governance
The PEMA Board
The Secretariat Team
Messages & Speeches
What is The PEMA Secretariat?
The national nodal agency for mental health and child protection services in Bhutan, coordinating prevention, response, rehabilitation, and reintegration efforts nationwide.
Our Mandate
To coordinate national efforts in prevention, response, rehabilitation, and reintegration related to mental health, child protection, and substance use—under the leadership of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen.
Structure
Governance
The PEMA Secretariat operates under a Board structure with oversight of all programmes and services. Governance details, board composition, and the Secretariat team are presented below.
Leadership
The PEMA Board
Board Member Name
Chairperson
Board Member Name
Vice Chairperson
Board Member Name
Board Member
Board Member Name
Board Member
Board Member Name
Board Member
Board Member Name
Board Member
Board Member Name
Board Member
Board Member Name
Board Member
Secretariat
The PEMA Team
Meet the team who drives The PEMA Secretariat’s mission on the ground.
Secretary General
Office of the Secretary General
Director
Prevention & Engagement
Director
Response Services
Director
Treatment & Rehabilitation
Director
Reintegration & Aftercare
Head
Communications
Head
Policy & Research
Head
Finance & Administration
Leadership
Messages & Speeches
Links to Her Majesty’s keynote speeches, messages, and official statements will be listed here. See also the PEMA Symposium page for annual keynote speeches.