Thomas Hammarberg

Thomas Hammarberg (born 2 January 1942) is a Swedish diplomat and human rights defender.

Thomas Hammarberg
Commissioner for Human Rights
In office
1 April 2006  31 March 2012
Preceded byÁlvaro Gil-Robles
Succeeded byNils Muižnieks
Secretary-General of Amnesty International
In office
1980–1986
Preceded byMartin Ennals
Succeeded byIan Martin
Personal details
Born(1942-01-01)January 1, 1942
Sweden

He held the post of Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights in Strasbourg from 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2012. He succeeded the first Commissioner, Álvaro Gil-Robles.

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