Valerie Amos

Politician and diplomat, UN Under-Secretary-General

Valerie Amos - Politician and diplomat, UN Under-Secretary-General
Born

March 13th, 1954
71 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in Guyana, served as a member of the House of Lords in the UK. Held the position of Secretary of State for International Development from 2003 to 2005. Served as the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator from 2010 to 2015. Contributed to discussions on global humanitarian issues and played a significant role in managing emergency responses during crises. Advocated for human rights and the welfare of vulnerable populations worldwide.

Served as Secretary of State for International Development

Served as UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs

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