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January 04, 2005 |
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IIED Welcomes Mary Robinson as Chair of the Board of TrusteesLondon, January 04, 2005 -– Camilla Toulmin, Director of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), is delighted to announce the appointment of Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, as the new Chair of IIED’s Board of Trustees, from January 2005. Mary Robinson follows Jan Pronk, who resigned as Chair following his appointment by Secretary General Kofi Annan as UN Special Envoy to Sudan. Camilla Toulmin, Director of IIED said: “I am thrilled that Mary Robinson has agreed to become our new Chair. Her stature, intellect, and humanity will be great assets for taking forward the work of IIED and our partners. I greatly look forward to working with Mary, to find ways to push for more equitable, just and sustainable patterns of life on our fragile and beautiful planet.” Mary Robinson, said: “During my time as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, I sought to encourage the links between human rights and development. I look forward to working with the IIED and its partners and networks around the world to deepen the connections between experts and organizations working in the fields of human rights, the environment and development. By joining forces, I believe we can find sustainable and equitable solutions to today's most pressing global challenges." In her seven years as President of Ireland, Mary Robinson received international recognition for her work bridging partnerships with developing countries and highlighting the needs of the disadvantaged. From 1997-2002, she served as a United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. She is currently director of the Ethical Globalization Initiative, a new project to integrate concepts of human rights, gender sensitivity and enhanced accountability into efforts to address global challenges and governance shortcomings (www.eginitiative.org). Born on 21 May 1944 in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland, Mrs. Robinson is married and has three children. Educated at Trinity College, Mrs. Robinson also holds law degrees from the King's Inns in Dublin and from Harvard University. For further information: Please contact Camilla Toulmin (Director), tel: +44 (0)20 7388 2117, camilla.toulmin@iied.org or Janet Boston (Director of Communications), tel: +44 (0)20 7388 2117, janet.boston@iied.org. Copyright © 2005 International Institute for Environment and Development. |
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