What is gillian sorensen?

Gillian Sorensen is a distinguished American diplomat, humanitarian, and senior United Nations official. She was born on February 18, 1942, in New York City and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Smith College and a Master of Arts degree in international relations from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

Sorensen's career at the United Nations spanned more than 30 years, during which time she served as Special Adviser for Public Policy to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. She was also Assistant Secretary-General for External Relations and a senior adviser to Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali.

Sorensen is a passionate advocate for women's rights, global health, and humanitarian issues. She co-founded the International Council on Women's Health Issues and served on the Board of Directors of the United Nations Foundation and the Women's Refugee Commission.

In addition to her work at the United Nations, Sorensen has served on the boards of numerous organizations, including the International Center for Research on Women, the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, and the Millennium Promise Alliance.

Sorensen has been recognized for her contributions to public service and humanitarianism with numerous awards, including the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award and the Women of Distinction Award from the Girl Scouts of America.