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Tarja Halonen: Social Democrat
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Halonen became a member of the Social Democratic party in 1971, and she continued to work for social change. Among the many organizations she joined in that pursuit were the International Solidarity Foundation, the Iberian - American Foundation, the Finland - Nicaragua Association, and the Finland - Chile Association. Issues of international solidarity and social justice would remain integral to her entire political career.
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Throughout her career Ms Halonen has been interested in issues of human rights, democracy, civil society, and social justice. During her presidency she has co-chaired the World Commission on the Social Dimension of Globalization, established by the International Labour Organisation, and served on the Panel of Eminent Persons of the United Nations Board of the Oslo Centre for Peace and Human Rights.
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Paying close attention to issues of human rights, democracy and civil society, Halonen has shown her concern for social justice and promotion of equality throughout her political career. She has long played an active role in the international solidarity movement.
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It would be nice to know who sent or gave that Halonen picture to Conan and is it a coincidence that Nurkse just happened to be on the audience that night when the pic was showed. Is Nurkse a social democrat by the way?
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