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Valerie Ann Amos, Baroness Amos, LG, CH, PC (born 13 March 1954) is a British Labour Party politician and diplomat who served as the eighth UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. Before her appointment to the UN, she served as British High Commissioner to Australia.
Apr 26, 2024 · In full: Valerie Ann Amos, Baroness Amos of Brondesbury. Born: March 13, 1954, British Guiana [now Guyana] (age 70) Valerie Amos (born March 13, 1954, British Guiana [now Guyana]) is a British politician, the first woman of African descent to serve in a British cabinet and as leader of the House of Lords (2003–07).
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By Sarah Whitebloom. It is not the sort of telephone call you receive every day, says a slightly stunned Baroness (Valerie) Amos, the Master of University College, who appears surprised by the call she received, inviting her to become a Lady Companion of the 674-year old Most Noble Order of the Garter.
Dec 31, 2021 · Baroness Valerie Amos has become the first black person to be appointed the Order of the Garter, Buckingham Palace has announced. The 67-year-old, a Labour member of the House of Lords, was...
Jun 3, 2015 · Valerie Amos was the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator from September 2010 to May 2015, overseeing all emergencies requiring United Nations humanitarian assistance. She is succeeded by Stephen O'Brien, who began his tenure at OCHA this week.
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VALERIE AMOS (UK) Vice Chair of the UN Foundation Board of Directors; Master, University College Oxford . Baroness Valerie Amos is the Master of University College Oxford. She previously served as Director of the School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London from 2015-2020.
Biography. Baroness Valerie Amos is the Master of University College Oxford. She served in the British Cabinet as Secretary of State for International Development and Leader of the House of Lords (2003-2007). She was Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs at the United Nations (2010-2015) and was UK High Commissioner to Australia ...
