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Algemene Vergadering van de Verenigde Naties
ited Nations News Service
Diplomat with strong involvement in political affairs and human rights. Started career in Latvia following independence, served in Pakistan until July 2001, dealt with issues of good governance and electoral reform in Burkina Faso and, as Dep. Head of Mission of the Dutch Embassy, promoted human rights in Castro’s Cuba until 2009. Was awarded for this work the Palmer Prize for Diplomats for advancing the cause of democracy and the Prize for Committed Diplomacy by the Latin American NGO CADAL. Returned in 2009 to The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Deputy Head of Division Political Affairs of the UN Department.

