Tiina Intelmann
Estonian lawyer and diplomat
Born
August 25th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Estonia
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A prominent lawyer and diplomat from Estonia, served as the Estonian Ambassador to the United Nations from 2011 to 2016. Worked on issues related to international law and human rights. Held positions in various international governance roles, contributing to Estonia's presence in global dialogues.
Served as Estonian Ambassador to the UN
Worked on international law and human rights
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