Tekeda Alemu facts for kids
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Tekeda Alemu was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on May 5, 1951. He is a skilled Ethiopian diplomat who has worked with the United Nations. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in talks with other countries.
Education and Learning
Tekeda Alemu studied at universities in the United States. He earned his first two degrees, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Master of Arts (M.A.), from the UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles). Later, he completed his highest degree, a Ph.D., from Claremont Graduate School.
Diplomatic Career
Tekeda Alemu has had a long and important career as a diplomat. He started working in this field in 1983, which means he has been a diplomat for over 40 years.
One of his key roles was serving at the United Nations. The United Nations is an organization where countries work together to promote peace and solve global problems. In September 2017, Tekeda Alemu was the president of the United Nations Security Council. This council is a very important part of the UN. It is responsible for keeping international peace and security.
Other Important Work
Besides his main diplomatic roles, Tekeda Alemu has also been involved in other important activities. In 2018, he served as the vice-president of the executive board for UNICEF. UNICEF is a special United Nations agency that works to help children around the world. They focus on things like health, education, and protecting children's rights.
