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For what reason was Vaira named Special Envoy to the Secretary General?
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Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga was named Special Envoy to the Secretary General to help reform the United Nations. The UN was facing a number of challenges, including a lack of funding, a lack of transparency, and a lack of coordination. Vīķe-Freiberga was tasked with helping to address these challenges and to improve the UN's effectiveness. She served in this role from 2007 to 2009.
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