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User: Who is Jorge Baliña Sabucedo?

Who is Jorge Baliña Sabucedo?

Assistant: Who is Jorge Baliña Sabucedo?

Who is Jorge Baliña Sabucedo?

Jorge Baliña Sabucedo is a Spanish (Galician) diplomat and United Nations security official, born on 29 October 1967 in Monforte de Lemos, Galicia. globalgalicia.org

Here’s a summary of his background and notable achievements:

Key Facts & Career Highlights

1. Diplomatic / UN Career - He has had a long career working for the United Nations, especially in peacekeeping missions. globalgalicia.org - In 2004, he was named head of a protection unit in Liberia (UNMIL), overseeing protection for senior UN leadership in a major peacekeeping mission. La Voz de Galicia - He served in other conflict or post-conflict zones, such as Mozambique, Angola, Timor Oriental, Palestine, and more, over more than a decade. La Voz de Galicia
2. Education - He holds a diploma in International Relations. globalgalicia.org
3. Honors & Awards - He is one of the most decorated officers in the UN’s International Security Service. globalgalicia.org - He has received multiple awards, including: - The Bronze Medal of Galicia. globalgalicia.org - The Medal for Distinguished Service from the UN’s security leadership. globalgalicia.org - A UN Ethics Prize (or award) for his ethical service. globalgalicia.org
4. Philanthropy / Social Impact - He is founder of Let the Children Be Children, a foundation focused on protecting vulnerable children. globalgalicia.org - He co-founded Wellbein, a foundation that advises and supports immigrants around the world. La Voz de Galicia - He’s involved with training and capacity building: he serves as the director of Spanish- and Portuguese-language programs at the International Security Training Institute (based in New York). globalgalicia.org
5. Political / Local Engagement - In 2011, he was recruited to a local political list in Vilagarcía (his longtime place of residence), under the group Independientes por Vilagarcía. La Voz de Galicia - Despite his international career, he has maintained close ties to his Galician roots (raised in Vilagarcía de Arousa). La Voz de Galicia
6. Personal Life - According to a profile, he has lived in many places due to his missions: his children were born in different countries (e.g., one in the U.S., another in Palestine). URECA - He has faced the challenges of working in high-risk environments (e.g., malaria, typhoid) in his missions. URECA

In short: Jorge Baliña Sabucedo is a highly distinguished UN security professional from Galicia, with deep experience in peacekeeping, protection, and international security training, as well as a strong commitment to social causes (children’s rights, immigrant support).

If you like, I can dig into recent information about him (last 5–10 years): do you want me to do that?