Taking hold boldly

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Former Irish president Mary Robinson was named head of the UN High Commission on Human Rights in late 1997. A law professor before she entered politics, Robinson is eminently qualified for the UN position, having been a forceful advocate of human rights during her term as Irish president. Robinson believes that her primary role should be to act as a catalyst for change and has spent her first year in office communicating the importance of human rights to leaders of various governments. Robinson has also stressed the need for close links between the UN Commission and NGOs such as Amnesty.

International Affairs, Executive changes & profiles, Human Rights, Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations, Nonprofit Institutions, Officials and employees, Political activity, International aspects, Non-governmental organizations, Nongovernmental organizations, Nonprofit organizations, United Nations. Commission on Human Rights, Robinson, Mary Darby

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Ruth Dreifuss: charting a new course

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Ruth Dreifuss became Switzerland's first female president on Jan 1 1999. While the position of president is mainly symbolic, Dreifuss feels that her selection as president is another step towards equality for women in her country. While she does not wield power as president, Dreifuss holds several government posts. Among others, she heads the Federal Social Insurance Office, Federal Office for Public Health, Federal Office for Education and Science and the Swiss Federal Archives.

Politics NEC, Cover Story, Political aspects, Presidents, Presidents (Government), Politics, Dreifuss, Ruth

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Extraterritorial extras

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The Swiss government is strongly committed to retaining the international organizations headquartered in Geneva. These organizations contribute significantly to the economy by providing employment as well as business to local community. The organization FIPOI plays a key role in helping the government meet its objectives by overseeing the construction of suitable buildings that meet the needs of these international organizations.

Government domestic functions, Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, Economic policy, International agencies, International organizations, Geneva, Switzerland (City)

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