Sadako Ogata
UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Born
September 16th, 1927
97 years ago
Died
2019
6 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Japan
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An academic and diplomat, served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees from 1990 to 2001. Focused on improving the lives of refugees and displaced persons. Played a key role in addressing humanitarian crises in various regions, including the Balkans and the Great Lakes of Africa. Promoted international cooperation and the protection of human rights throughout tenure.
Served as UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Advocated for refugee rights worldwide
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