H.E. Ambassador Mr. Remigio Martin Maradona, Director-General-IIMSAM, has been in the United Nations System since the latter part of the 1980's. A graduate of the Hunter College, City University New York (CUNY), he has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and History. He also has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA).

He joined the World Association of Former UN Interns and Fellows as the first disabled interne to accomplish his internship at the UN Headquarters in New York successfully. From 1987-2005, he held various pivotal positions and was the catalyst in the promotion of WAFUNIF`s creative programmmes in support of the United Nations Alma Mater.

Inspired by various international instruments and especially the International Charter of Physical Education and Sport, UNESCO, 1978, and various UN General Assembly Resolution on Sports and the Olympic Idea which stresses upon securing the fundamental right of every human being to sport that is essential for the full development of one’s personality; and his ambition to secure the benefits of sport for the marginalized, H.E. Amb. Maradona founded the stars filled WAFUNIF "Futbol4Peace" campaign that was aimed at spreading awareness about various UN Programmes and the WAFUNIF in-house programmes. He initiated the WAFUNIF Multi-Center in Nicaragua that was a recreational and educational centre for children, adults, and the disabled. He was one of the youngest member ever to be elected to the Board of Directors.

H.E. Amb. Maradona became the Director-General of the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition, IIMSAM, in the year 2007.

H.E. Amb. Maradona has been a staunch supporter of the Rights of the Disabled and has actively participated at the various sessions of the United Nations Ad-Hoc Committee on Comprehensive and Integral International Convention on Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities as a delegate adviser of the Permanent Mission of Chile to the United Nations.

H.E. Amb. Maradona was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador/Special Adviser to the United Nations by the Republic of Vanuatu on 15th September 2005 till January 2007 with a portfolio from the Foreign Ministry on Social and Humanitarian Affairs; and Disability Issues. H.E. Amb. Maradona reported directly to the Deputy-Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs of Vanuatu.

H.E. Amb. Maradona is also a renowned and accomplished poet who writes in Spanish and is immensely popular amongst the readers especially for his romantic poetry. He has been conferred with various honors and awards on numerous occasions by established platforms such as the prestigious Ruben Dario Award and the House of Noble Poets in London ,U.K besides many others.

He was conferred with "2006 Global Human Rights Protection Award" by the Indian Institute of Human Rights at the 8th World Human Rights Congress held in New Delhi, India on the World Human Rights Day on the 10th of December 2006.

In 2008 H.E. Maradona became an Official Member of its august and prominent personalities filled Board of Directors of the Friends of IIMSAM Foundation a 501-C-3(U.S. Based) Non Profit aimed at raising funds for the implementation of the IIMSAM Pilot-Projects worldwide.


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STATEMENTS OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL AMBASSADOR H.E. REMIGIO M. MARADONA


1. July 13, 2005
   H.E. Mr. R. Maradona's address to the ECOSOC, dated. 13 July 2005
2. June 08, 2007
   H.E. R. Maradona's speech at the formal launch of the IIMSAM's The Right to Food Campaign Initiative Against Malnutrition at the United Nations Headquarters, 8th June 2007
3. October 26, 2007
   Director-General Statement at the IIMSAM Culture of Peace Event, UN Headquarters, Dag Hammaskjold Library Auditorium, 26 October 2007
4. February 11, 2008
   IIMSAM DIRECTOR GENERAL`S STATEMENT TO THE COMMISSION ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, 11 FEBRUARY 2008
5. April 01, 2008
   Food Fortification through Spirulina : Key Driver to Achieve Food Security
6. May 20, 2008
   Global Food Crisis Special Meeting
7. July 01, 2008
   Economic and Social Council Substantive Session For 2008, High-Level Segment, “Achieving Sustainable Development”
8. July 23, 2008
   IIMSAM PRESENTATION TO U.S. CONGRESS AND SENATE 23-25 JULY 2008 CAPITOL HILL, WASHINGTON
9. July 28, 2008
   IIMSAM INFORMAL PRESENTATION TO UN COMMUNITY 28 JULY WITH COOPERATION OF MISSION OF ARGENTINA TO THE UNITED NATIONS. UN HEADQUARTERS.
10. September 22, 2008
    IIMSAM`S DIRECTOR GENERAL REMARKS DURING HIS OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC
11. October 16, 2008
    IIMSAM`s DIRECTOR GENERAL STATEMENT ON WORLD FOOD DAY 16 OCTOBER 2008 UN HEADQUARTERS, IIMSAM `s GWA PRESS LUNCHEON.
12. December 3, 2008
    IIMSAM Director General H.E. Ambassador Remigio M. Maradona's official statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
13. April 12, 2009
    DG STATEMENT ATLANTIS EVENT UAE
14. April 19, 2009
    DG STATEMENT ON AUTISM UAE
15. November 27, 2009
    DIRECTOR GENERAL`s STATEMENT TO THE INTALIAN PRIVATE ECTOR OF CONFINDUSTRIA UDINE ITALY