Sigrid Kaag

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Overview

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Sigrid Kaag born Rijswick, Netherlands November 2, 1961. Dutch diplomat, known as “The Iron Lady.” Served roles in UNICEF, UNWRRA, UNDP. Headed UN mission to destroy Syrian chemical weapons, 2013. UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon during Syria War, 2014. Awarded Carnegie-Wateler Peace Prize, 2016.

Quotations

“Women play a key role in development, peace and security.” (Oct. 22, 2015, UNSCOL; photo un.org)