Joanne Adamson

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Joanne Adamson OBE (born 1967) is a British diplomat. She is Deputy Special Representative and Deputy Head in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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Education

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Literature from the University of Cambridge, and a Master's degree in public administration from Harvard University. [5]

Career

She graduated from University of Cambridge, and Harvard University. From 2011 to 2013, she was Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament. [6] From 2014 to 2016, she was Ambassador for the United Kingdom to Mali and Niger. [1]

From 2018 to 2021, she was Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)

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References

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  2. "Secretary-General Appoints Joanne Adamson of United Kingdom Deputy Special Representative for Mali | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases". www.un.org. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
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