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Mónica Jiménez
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| Chilean Ambassador to Israel | |
| In office April 1, 2016 – 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Jorge Montero Figueroa |
| Succeeded by | Rodrigo Fernández Gaete |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office April 18, 2008 – March 11, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Yasna Provoste |
| Succeeded by | Joaquín Lavín |
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| Born | December 25, 1940 Santiago, Chile, Chile |
| Died | August 25, 2020 (aged 79) Santiago, Chile |
Mónica Eliana Jiménez de la Jara (born December 25, 1940 – died August 25, 2020) was an important politician from Chile. She was a member of the Christian Democrat Party. She also served as the Minister of Education, which means she was in charge of schools and learning for the whole country. Later, she became the Chilean Ambassador to Israel.
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Early Life and Education
Mónica Jiménez came from a family involved in politics. Her father, Oscar Jiménez Pinochet, was the Minister of Health. Her brother, Jorge, also held the same position.
Even though she didn't officially join the Christian Democrat Party until 2009, she supported it since her university days. She studied to become a social worker at the Universidad Catolica de Chile. In 1981, she received a special scholarship called Fulbright. This scholarship allowed her to study Social Work Education at the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C.
Her Work and Career
Mónica Jiménez was part of a group called the National Commission for Truth and Reconciliation. This group looked into serious problems that happened in Chile during the time of military rule. They investigated human rights issues that led to deaths or disappearances.
She also worked on other important committees. One was about how universities are certified. Another was for the Fundación Paz Ciudadana, which works for peace in cities.
Jiménez led a project called "University: Building a Nation." This project brought together the social work efforts of 13 Chilean universities. She was also the president of a group called Aprender. This group ran two schools for children who faced challenges.
Before becoming the Minister of Education, Mónica Jiménez was the dean of Social Work at the Universidad Catolica de Chile. She also represented teachers at the same university. In 2008, President Michelle Bachelet chose her to be the Minister of Education. She took over from Yasna Provoste, who left the role due to issues related to her work.
Public Debates and Student Interaction
In July 2008, during a public discussion about education, something unusual happened. A 14-year-old student named María Música Sepúlveda threw water on Mónica Jiménez. The student wanted to get the Minister's attention. She felt the Minister was not listening to students' concerns about how police handled protests.
Many politicians did not approve of the student's action. However, student groups openly supported Maria Música. They felt she was trying to make an important point.
Later Work
From 2010 onwards, Mónica Jiménez was the executive director of AEQUALIS. This is a group that focuses on higher education. AEQUALIS brings together many experts to discuss and improve education policies. They aim to find common goals and solutions for the future of learning.
The group has published several books about their work. They help analyze and promote new ideas for higher education in Chile.
Personal Life
Mónica Jiménez was married to Juan Barros. They had five children together. Her husband passed away in 2002.
Mónica Jiménez died on August 25, 2020, at the age of 79. She passed away from cancer.
See also
In Spanish: Mónica Jiménez para niños
