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John William Ashe
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| President of the United Nations General Assembly | |
| In office 17 September 2013 – 16 September 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Vuk Jeremić |
| Succeeded by | Sam Kutesa |
| President of UNICEF | |
| In office 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Sanja Štiglic |
| Succeeded by | Jarmo Viinanen |
| Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York of Antigua and Barbuda | |
| In office 1995–2004 |
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| Born | 20 August 1954 St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda |
| Died | 22 June 2016 (aged 61) Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | Antiguan |
| Residences | Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania MSE, PhD (Bioengineering) Technical Univ. of Nova Scotia MSE (Electrical Engineering) Saint Mary's University |
John William Ashe (born August 20, 1954 – died June 22, 2016) was a diplomat and politician from Antigua and Barbuda. He was the President of the United Nations General Assembly for its 68th meeting, which took place from September 2013 to September 2014. He also led the UNICEF Executive Board in 2012. From 1995 to 2004, he was Antigua and Barbuda's main representative to the United Nations in New York City.
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Early Life and Education
John William Ashe was born in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda. His parents did not finish high school. He was the first person in his family to go to university.
He studied at St. Mary's University and the Technical University of Nova Scotia. In 1989, he earned a PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania.
John Ashe's Political Career
From 1989 to 1995, John Ashe worked for Antigua and Barbuda's team at the United Nations. He held roles like Scientific Attaché and Counsellor.
Between 1995 and 2004, he was the Deputy Permanent Representative for his country at the United Nations. This meant he was a senior diplomat helping to represent Antigua and Barbuda.
In 2005, he was the leader of the 13th meeting of the Commission on Sustainable Development. This group works on ways to protect the environment and help people at the same time.
Leading Climate Change Talks
In April 2009, he was chosen to lead a special group working on the Kyoto Protocol. This protocol is an international agreement to reduce greenhouse gases. He helped guide important talks that led to the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.
Towards the end of 2011, all 33 countries in the GRULAC group (Latin American and Caribbean countries) agreed that Ashe should be the president of the 68th session of the UN General Assembly. This meant he didn't need an election, unlike the president before him.
Work with UN Organizations
Ashe also led discussions about money and rules for important agreements. These included agreements on biological diversity and fighting desertification. He also worked with the Basel Convention and the Montreal Protocol, which deal with hazardous waste and ozone-depleting substances.
He was part of the leadership teams for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). These organizations help people and children around the world. He was also his country's ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The WTO helps countries trade fairly with each other.
John Ashe played a key role in creating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These are a set of goals for the world to achieve by 2030, covering things like ending poverty and protecting the planet. In September 2014, he helped start the Global Sustainable Development Foundation. This foundation was created to support the UN's goals, including the SDGs.
Death
John William Ashe passed away at his home in Dobbs Ferry, New York, on June 22, 2016.
He was survived by his wife, Anilla Cherian, and his two children.
See also
In Spanish: John William Ashe para niños
