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AICHR Representatives 2026

20260220_Timor-Leste AICHR

Timor-Leste

H.E. Maria Helena Pires

Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts, University of New England Australia. Major in English Literature and Sociology

Career:

  • 2024 to present: CEO of the East Timor Trading Group (ETTG), Timor-Leste
  • 2023: Corporate Affairs Director, East Timor Trading Group (ETTG), Timor-Leste
  • 2022–2027: Member, Council of State, Timor-Leste
  • 2016–2020: Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste to the United Nations, New York
  • 2011-2014 Expert, CEDAW Committee, United Nations
  • 2009-2010 Senior Advisor to the Vice Prime Minister, Coordinator for Administrative Affairs, IV Constitutional Government, Timor-Leste
  • 2007-2008, Civil Society Strengthening Specialist, Justice Facility, Timor-Leste
  • 2002–2006: Country Programme Coordinator, United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), Timor-Leste
  • 2002: Member, National : Parliament of Timor-Leste
  • 2000–2001: Member, Constituent Assembly of Timor-Leste
  • 2000: Vice President, National Consultative Council, Timor-Leste
  • 1998–2000: Asia Policy Officer, Catholic Institute for International Relations (CIIR), London, UK and Dili, Timor-Lest

Current additional roles:

  • Founding Member, Timor-Leste Human Development Organization (TLHDO)
  • Advisor, Catholic University of Timor-Leste
  • Advisor, Fundação Mahon ba Desenvolvimento Foin Sae
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