Beyond Storms and Stars - A Memoir

Name: Beyond Storms and Stars - A Memoir
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9789814954242
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By Noeleen Heyzer

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Beyond Storms and Stars - A Memoir by Noeleen Heyzer is an inspiring account of her life's journey and achievements as a global leader and advocate for gender equality and human rights. Throughout the memoir, Heyzer shares the challenges she faced and the triumphs she achieved, offering an intimate glimpse into her personal growth and professional milestones. Her story is a testament to resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
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This memoir might appeal to you if you're intrigued by tales of resilience and leadership, particularly from those who have made significant impacts on international development and women's rights. It's a journey of triumphs, challenges, and the determination to make a difference in the world.

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The 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.

How 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).

In 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.

Beyond Storms and Stars - A Memoir 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.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789814954242

Publisher: Penguin Random House SEA

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 July 2021

Country: Singapore

Imprint: Penguin Random House SEA

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 240

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Biography & Memoir Noeleen Heyzer Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Noeleen Heyzer was an Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and the highest ranking Singaporean in the United Nations (2007-2014). She was recently the UNSG's Special Adviser for Timor-Leste, working to support peace-building, state-building, and sustainable development. She was the first woman to serve as the Executive Secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific since its founding in 1947. Under her leadership (Aug 2007-Jan 2014), the commission focused on regional co--operation for a more resilient Asia--Pacific, founded on shared prosperity, social equity, and sustainable development. She was at the forefront of many innovations including for regional disaster preparedness, inclusive socio--economic policies, sustainable agriculture and urbanization, energy security and regional connectivity. She was the first Executive Director from the south to lead the United Nations Development Fund for Women. She was widely recognized for the formulation and implementation of the landmark of Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security. She holds a BA (Upper Hons) and a MSc from Singapore University, a PhD from Cambridge University, and has received numerous awards for leadership.