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Małgorzata Wasilewska

b. 1960

Polish activist, diplomat

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About Małgorzata Wasilewska

Born 1960. Małgorzata Wasilewska is a Polish human rights defender and diplomat.

Małgorzata Wasilewska (born 1960) is a Polish diplomat, human rights activist, and European Union ambassador to Jamaica (2016–2020), Barbados (2020–2025) and the Caribbean Community (2021–2025).

Biography Until 2003, Wasilewska was president of Polish section of Amnesty International. She has been working also for Saferworld as a senior specialist on organizational governance and strategic planning. Next, she became European Union civil servant, working at the European Commission Directorate-General for External Relations. She has been Head of Division for Election Observation and Democracy Support, managing election observation missions to several countries, e.g. Mozambique, Sudan, Chad, Afghanistan, Solomon Islands, Honduras, Bolivia.

In 2011, Wasilewska joined the European External Action Service, heading Division for Conflict Prevention, Peace Building and Mediation Instruments, and Division for Election Observation and Democracy Support. In September 2016 she was appointed EU ambassador to Jamaica, accredited to Belize, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands and the Cayman Islands, as well.

Her term ended in August 2020 and by the end of 2020 she was appointed EU ambassador to the Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean states, the OECS and Caricom/Cariforum. She ended her term in August 2025.

Wasilewska specializes in conflict-sensitive development, post-conflict democracy building, and nonproliferation of small arms and light weapons.

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Important facts

Born
1960
Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Ambassador of the European Union to Jamaica, Ambassador of the European Union to Barbados
Employers
Amnesty International, European Commission, European External Action Service, Saferworld

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Małgorzata Wasilewska?

Polish activist, diplomat

When was Małgorzata Wasilewska born?

Małgorzata Wasilewska was born in 1960.

What is Małgorzata Wasilewska's occupation?

Małgorzata Wasilewska is a human rights defender and diplomat.

What nationality is Małgorzata Wasilewska?

Małgorzata Wasilewska is Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Małgorzata Wasilewska

· Wikidata: Q84441327

· DBpedia: Małgorzata Wasilewska

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