Louise Fréchette
Civil servant and Deputy UN Secretary-General
Born
July 16th, 1946
79 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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A Canadian civil servant and diplomat, served as the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1998 to 2006. Played a significant role in various UN initiatives and represented the organization at numerous international forums. Prior to this position, held various roles within the Canadian government, including Deputy Minister of External Affairs. Contributed to the development of key policies and international relations during a time of significant global change.
Served as Deputy Secretary-General of the UN
Held positions in the Canadian government
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