Ivan Šimonović
Ivan Šimonović (Croatian pronunciation: [ǐʋan ʃimǒːnoʋit͡ɕ]; born 2 May 1959) is a Croatian diplomat, politician and law scholar. In October 2008 he was appointed Justice Minister of Croatia. On 3 May 2010, Šimonović was appointed UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights. As of 1 October 2016, Šimonović has been appointed as the Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect.
Ivan Šimonović | |
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| United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights | |
| In office 17 July 2010 – 30 September 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Gilmour |
| Minister of Justice of Croatia | |
| In office 10 October 2008 – 7 July 2010 | |
| Prime Minister | Ivo Sanader (2008–09) Jadranka Kosor (2009–10) |
| Preceded by | Ana Lovrin |
| Succeeded by | Dražen Bošnjaković |
| Permanent Representative to the United Nations of Croatia | |
| In office 7 February 1997 – 8 February 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Mario Nobilo |
| Succeeded by | Vladimir Drobnjak |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 May 1959 Zagreb, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | University of Zagreb |
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