Thomas Hammarberg
Thomas Hammarberg | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner for Human Rights | |
| In office 1 April 2006 – 31 March 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Álvaro Gil-Robles |
| Succeeded by | Nils Muižnieks |
| Secretary-General of Amnesty International | |
| In office 1980–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Ennals |
| Succeeded by | Ian Martin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 January 1942 Sweden |
Thomas Hammarberg (born 2 January 1942) is a Swedish diplomat and human rights defender.
He held the post of Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights in Strasbourg from 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2012. He succeeded the first Commissioner, Álvaro Gil-Robles.