{"title":"Noeleen Heyzer","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of Noeleen Heyzer, a prominent figure in the world of international development and women's rights advocacy. Among her notable contributions is \u003cem\u003eBeyond Storms and Stars - A Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e, an inspiring narrative that delves into her remarkable journey and illustrious career. As a distinguished author in the \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e category, Heyzer offers readers an intimate glimpse into her life, filled with perseverance, leadership, and a relentless drive to create positive change on a global scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoeleen Heyzer's writings are not only informative but also deeply engaging, as they weave together personal stories with significant global events that shaped her path. Her books provide valuable insights into the struggles and triumphs of advocating for gender equality, peace, and sustainable development, making her collection a must-read for those interested in social justice and world affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with Noeleen Heyzer's works and be inspired by her tales of overcoming adversity and affecting change in a rapidly evolving world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beyond-storms-and-stars-a-memoir-by-noeleen-heyzer-9789814954242","title":"Beyond Storms and  Stars - A Memoir","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of how a young girl growing up amidst adversity in post-war Singapore became a trailblazer of women's global leadership at the United Nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow did a young girl who rose from underprivileged circumstances in post-war Singapore become a trailblazer of women's global leadership at the United Nations? Noeleen Heyzer was the first woman from outside North America to be appointed as Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and the first woman Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn these memoirs, Noeleen Heyzer reflects on her remarkable journey—from the challenges of her childhood and youth, her intellectual development at the University of Singapore and the University of Cambridge, to her groundbreaking work on women's empowerment and her meteoric rise to the position of Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond Storms and Stars - A Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e is a book that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the courage of individuals, communities, and societies to transform structures of discrimination and injustice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370015936748,"sku":"9789814954242","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16883643485682.jpg?v=1744802502"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/noeleen-heyzer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}