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What does Michelle Bachelet do now?

What does Michelle Bachelet do now?

Verónica Michelle Bachelet Jeria (Spanish: [βeˈɾonika miˈʃel βaʃeˈle ˈxeɾja]; born 29 September 1951) is a Chilean politician who has served as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights since 2018.

When was Michelle Bachelet born?

September 29, 1951 (age 70 years)Michelle Bachelet / Date of birth

Where was Michelle Bachelet born?

La Cisterna, ChileMichelle Bachelet / Place of birthLa Cisterna is a commune of Chile and census-designated city located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. It was founded on 30 May 1925. It is part of Greater Santiago. Wikipedia

Who was Michelle Bachelet father?

Alberto BacheletMichelle Bachelet / FatherAlberto Arturo Miguel Bachelet Martínez was a Chilean Brigadier General of the Chilean Air Force. He opposed the 1973 coup of General Augusto Pinochet, and was imprisoned and subject to torture for several months until his death in 1974 of heart disease while in prison. Wikipedia

Where are the headquarters of United Nations Human Rights located?

Geneva
UN Human Rights is part of the United Nations Secretariat, with a staff of some 1300 people and its headquarters in Geneva, as well as an office in New York.

Who is the current UN High Commissioner for Human Rights?

The Office is divided into organizational units, headed by the High Commissioner, who holds the rank of UN Under-Secretary-General, a four-year mandate. Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has held this position since 1 September 2014. He is assisted by a Deputy High Commissioner, a staff, and an administrative section.

Who pays for the UN?

In 2020, the United States paid for 12 percent of the regular budget and 26 percent of the peacekeeping budget. Assessed dues also finance other UN bodies, including the International Atomic Energy Agency and the World Health Organization (WHO). Members may also make voluntary contributions.