Volker Turk appointed as new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights | Daily Current Affairs Dose

Volker Turk appointed as new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights | Daily Current Affairs Dose

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Volker Turk appointed as new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights | Daily Current Affairs Dose

Volker Turk of Austria has been appointed as the new United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Volker Turk will succeed Michelle Bachelet of Chile.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Turk as new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights after the approval of the General Assembly.

Volker Turk appointed as next UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The new High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk is currently coordinating global policy work as an Under-Secretary-General in the UN's Executive Office.

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Previously, Volker Turk was the Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at UN refugees, UNHCR, in Geneva where Volker Turk played a key role in the development of the landmark Global Compact on Refugees.(inp:newsOnair)

Important facts for upcoming exams from the above Current Affairs Topic 

• Capital city of Austria: Vienna
• Largest city of Austria: Vienna
• Official language of Austria: German
• President of Austria: Alexander Van der Bellen
• Chancellor of Austria: Karl Nehammer
• Total Population of Austria April 2022 estimate: Neutral increase 9,027,999 (98th)
• Currency of Austria: Euro (€) (EUR)