French edition of a new book- Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan: Humaniste et Visionnaire – a Biography by Diana Miserez

The biography of Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan has been published very recently, in January in Great Britain and in March in Switzerland. Both language versions are shortly to feature in a launch at the Palais des Nations, Geneva.

 

Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan: Humaniste et Visionnaire

Auteur: Diana Miserez

Format 16,5 x 24 cm

Nombre de pages 408

34,00 CHF

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Résumé et quatrième de couverture

Homme parmi les plus remarquables de notre époque, Aga Khan, né à Paris, a longuement servi les Nations Unies aux plus hauts niveaux. Sa famille fuit la France en mai 1940 et Sadruddin est scolarisé en Suisse. Plus tard, il accomplit des missions pour le HCR et l’UNESCO. Devenu haut- commissaire pour les réfugiés, au moment d’exodes importants en Afrique, Amérique latine et Asie qui nécessitaient de nouvelles approches, il se distingua particulièrement dans sa fonction. Ses dons diplomatiques s’avérèrent indispensables dans les situations critiques. Visionnaire sur l’état du monde et la situation des réfugiés, Sadruddin décrit et prévoit quarante ans plus tôt les exodes de masse actuels. Passionné par la nature, tout comme fortement engagé sur la question de la menace nucléaire, il organisa des colloques internationaux d’importance sur ces sujets. Il mit également sur pied de nombreux projets en faveur des Alpes dans les sept pays de l’Arc alpin. Jusqu’à sa mort, sa préoccupation demeura le sort des populations dans les pays pauvres.

Summary and back cover

One of the most remarkable man of our time, Aga Khan, born in Paris, served the United Nations at the highest levels. His family fled France in May 1940 and Sadruddin was educated in Switzerland. Later, he accomplished missions for UNHCR and UNESCO. He became High Commissioner for refugees, at the time of major exodus in Africa, Latin America and Asia, which required new approaches, and he was particularly distinguished in his function. His diplomatic gifts proved indispensable in critical situations. Sadruddin, a visionary on the state of affairs of the world and the situation of refugees, describes and foresees the mass exoduses forty years earlier. Passionate about nature, as well as strongly committed to the issue of the nuclear threat, he organized international symposiums of importance on these subjects. He also set up numerous projects in favor of the Alps in the seven countries of the Alpine Arc. Until his death, his concern remained with the people in poor countries.

Motivation de l’auteur

Reconnu comme un grand homme déjà de son vivant, le prince Sadruddin méritait que sa vie consacrée à la protection des hommes, des arts et de la nature soit connue, en anglais et en français. À une époque où les modèles de valeur font défaut, cette personnalité internationale et hors du commun s’offre comme une source d’inspiration pour les jeunes de tous pays et de toutes origines.

Motivation of the author

Recognized as already a great man during his lifetime, Prince Sadruddin devoted his life to the protection of men, the arts and nature and hence became known, in English and French. At a time when role models are lacking, this international and unusual personality is a source of inspiration for young people of all countries and origins.

L’auteur

Diana Miserez, née à Londres, après avoir côtoyé à l’Université des réfugiés de pays de l’Est, fut nommé au HCR (Haut-Commissariat des Nations Unies pour les Réfugiés). À Genève comme sur le terrain, elle connut Sadruddin Aga Khan, adjoint puis haut-commissaire.

The author

Diana Miserez, born in London, after working with eastern European refugees during her university days, was appointed to UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees). In Geneva as well as in the field, she came to know Sadruddin Aga Khan, first as deputy then as High Commissioner.

 

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