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Encyclopedia > Karen Koning AbuZayd

Karen Koning AbuZayd has been a Commissioners-General for United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East since June 28, 2005 appointed by Kofi Annan. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is a relief and human development agency, providing education, healthcare, social services and emergency aid to over four million Palestinian refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab... June 28 is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 186 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


She has been working as chief of mission for UNHCR in Sarajevo during the Bosnian war. Before joining to the UN, Ms. AbuZayd lectured in Political Science and Islamic Studies. She is married and has two children. She graduated from DePauw University in 1963. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) (established December 14, 1950) protects and supports refugees at the request of a government or the United Nations and assists in their return or resettlement. ... Map of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo) Coordinates: Country Bosnia and Herzegovina Entity Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Canton Sarajevo Canton Mayor Semiha Borovac Area    - City 142 km²  (54. ... Combatants Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Predominantly Bosniak) Army of Republika Srpska, Yugoslav Peoples Army, various paramilitary units from Serbia and Montenegro (Serbian) Croatian Defence Council, Croatian Army (Croatian) Commanders Alija Izetbegović (President of Bosnia and Herzegovina) Sefer Halilović (Army chief of staff 1992-1993) Rasim... This school is not to be confused with DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, which has a similar pronunciation. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ...

Preceded by:
Peter Hansen (Denmark)
Commissioner-General for United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
June 28, 2005
Succeeded by:
Incumbent

Peter Hansen (born June 2, 1941 in Aalborg) is a Danish UNRWA Commissioner-General. ... June 28 is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 186 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

  • http://www.depauw.edu/news/index.asp?id=15727


 

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