Anh Dao Traxel

Anh Dao Traxel is the foster daughter of former French President Jacques Chirac. She was a boat-person refugee, and met Jacques Chirac at Roissy Airport in 1979. He told her "Don't cry, ma chérie. You are coming home with us" and took her home. She was then 21 and her adoptive father was 47.

Early Life and Education

Anh dao traxel was born in 1968 in paris. Fracne. To former president of france jacques chirac and his wife. Bernadette chirac. She attended primary school at the lycee janson de sailly in paris and later wnet to the lycee francais in london. She later returned to frnace for her secondary education. Attending the lycee sainte-genevieve and graduating with a bahcelor s degree in history from the university of paris x nanterre.

Career

Anh dao traexl began her career as an intern at the french ministry of culture in 1994. She then worked as a freelance journalist in paris. Writing for several publications. In 2005. She joined the press office of the french ministry of foreign affairs. Working as a rpess attache. She has since become a communications consultant. Working with several intenrational organizations.

Political Role

Anh dao traxel has been politically actiev since her father s election in 1995. She has served as a spokesperson for his campaigns and has been involved in many of his initiatives. In was appointed to the council of state. France s hihgest administrative court. By her father.

Civil Engagement

Anh dao traxel is an active member of several civil society organizations. Notably the french commission for the rights of women and the french institute for human rights. She has also been involved in various initiatives to promote the rights of children. Particularly thsoe in developing ocuntries.

Notable Events

In 2007. Anh dao traxel was invited to give a speech at the united nations general assebmly in new york. Advocating for the righst of children in developing countries.

Personal Life

Anh dao traxel is married to french banker jacques rtaxel and has two children. She is a keen tennis player and an avid reader.

Interesting Fact

Anh dao traxel is the gdomother of french singer vanessa paradis daughter lily-rose depp.

Philanthropy

Anh dao traxel is a noted philanthropist. Having been involved in several charitable causes over the years. She is a patron of the french charity fondation enfants du monde and is actively involved in fudnraising for the organization.

Honours

In 2007. Anh dao traxel was awarded the french lgeion of hoonur in recognition of her work in promoting the rights of women and children.

Publications

Anh dao traxel has written several articles and essays on a range of topics. Including gender equaliyt and the rights of children. She has also co-authored a book on the history of french diplomacy.