Pablo Solón Romero
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Pablo Solón Romero served as Ambassador of the Plurinational State of Bolivia to the United Nations from February 2009 to July 2011. He is the son of the famous Bolivia
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ist Walter Solón Romero Gonzáles.
, Pablo Solón Romero worked as an activist for many years with different social organizations, indigenous movements, workers’ unions, student associations, human rights and cultural organizations in Bolivia.
Under the administration of President Evo Morales
, he has served as Ambassador for issues concerning Integration and Trade, Secretary of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) (December 2006 to May 2008) and a delegate in the Strategic Reflection Committee for South American Integration (2006).
As Ambassador to the UN, Solón spearheaded successful resolutions on the Human Right to Water, International Mother Earth Day
, Harmony with Nature, and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. He was very active in climate change negotiations under the UNFCCC, and helped organize the World People's Conference on Climate Change
in Cochabamba, Bolivia in 2010.
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Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
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Mural
A mural is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other large permanent surface. A particularly distinguishing characteristic of mural painting is that the architectural elements of the given space are harmoniously incorporated into the picture.-History:Murals of...
ist Walter Solón Romero Gonzáles.
Career
Before becoming Ambassador to the United NationsUnited Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
, Pablo Solón Romero worked as an activist for many years with different social organizations, indigenous movements, workers’ unions, student associations, human rights and cultural organizations in Bolivia.
Under the administration of President Evo Morales
Evo Morales
Juan Evo Morales Ayma , popularly known as Evo , is a Bolivian politician and activist, currently serving as the 80th President of Bolivia, a position that he has held since 2006. He is also the leader of both the Movement for Socialism party and the cocalero trade union...
, he has served as Ambassador for issues concerning Integration and Trade, Secretary of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) (December 2006 to May 2008) and a delegate in the Strategic Reflection Committee for South American Integration (2006).
As Ambassador to the UN, Solón spearheaded successful resolutions on the Human Right to Water, International Mother Earth Day
International Mother Earth Day
International Mother Earth Day was established in 2009 by the General Assembly under Resolution A/RES/63/278. The Resolution was introduced by The Plurinational State of Bolivia and endorsed by over 50 member states...
, Harmony with Nature, and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. He was very active in climate change negotiations under the UNFCCC, and helped organize the World People's Conference on Climate Change
World People's Conference on Climate Change
The World People's Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth was a global gathering of civil society and governments hosted by the government of Bolivia in Tiquipaya, just outside the city of Cochabamba from April 19–22, 2010...
in Cochabamba, Bolivia in 2010.
Awards
Pablo Solón was named the 2011 international Human Rights Award winner by Global ExchangeGlobal Exchange
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