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Helen Clark

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I’m a former NZ Prime Minister & former UNDP Administrator. Passionate about sustainable development, peace, inclusion, equity.

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Helen Elizabeth Clark is a New Zealand politician who served as the 37th prime minister of New Zealand from 1999 to 2008 and was the administrator of the United Nations Development Programme from 2009 to 2017. She was New Zealand's fifth-longest-serving prime minister, and the second woman to hold that office. .. more

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Helen Clark @helenclarknz.bsky.social · 3d

It’s an honour for me to be appointed the new Chair of the Board of #Gavi - the Vaccine Alliance. Gavi’s mission to reach every child with essential vaccinations is life-saving. This is a noble mission which I am proud to support. @gavi.org www.gavi.org/news/media-r...

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Helen Clark @helenclarknz.bsky.social · 17h

One can only feel an enormous sense of relief that the 1st phase of the plan for #Gaza has been agreed. While the road ahead will be difficult, for the hostages & prisoners & detainees to be released & their families, this news is tremendous.
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The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · 2d

🎉 Big congratulations to @helenclarknz.bsky.social NZ on her appointment as Chair of the @gavi.org Board!

As the Global Ambassador for The Hepatitis Fund, Helen brings unmatched leadership and dedication to global health. We’re thrilled to see her take on this vital role.

Helen Clark named as new Chair of the Gavi Board

Gavi Board unanimously approves the selection of Rt Hon Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, as its new Chair.

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