Kofi Annan

Diplomat and 7th UN Secretary-General

Kofi Annan - Diplomat and 7th UN Secretary-General
Born

April 8th, 1938
87 years ago

Died

August 18th, 2018
7 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Ghana

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An economist and diplomat served as the 7th Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006. Played a significant role in international diplomacy and global peace efforts. Oversaw major initiatives including the UN Millennium Development Goals and efforts to reform the UN. Most notably, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001 alongside the United Nations for their work in fostering a better organized and more peaceful world.

Served as UN Secretary-General from 1997 to 2006

Won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001

Led initiatives on global health and development

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