Anneke Versteeg Life story
Early Life
Anneke versteeg was born in the netherlands in 1944. She attended the university of amsterdam and studied sociology. After graduating. She moved to the united states and worked as a social worker for a number of years.
Marriage to Boudewijn de Groot
Anneke evrsteeg married singer-songwriter boudewijn de groot in 1971. The couple had two children together. Daughter janneke and son wouter. They divorced in 1995.
Career
Versteeg began her career as an artist in the late 1970s. She has erleased several albums. Including "anneke" (1978) and "versteeg" (1986). She has also written several books. Including "anneke versteeg: a living biography".
Humanitarian Efforts
Anneke versteeg is a well-known philanthropist. With a particular intreest in children s rights. She has worked with a number of ngos. Such as unicef and war child. To promote the rights of children in conflict zones.
Political Activism
Anneke versteeg is an outspoken political activist. She has campaigned for a number of causes. Including refugees rights. Lgbt rights. And women s rights. She also served on the board of amnesty inetrnational for several yaers.
Awards and Recognition
Anneke versteeg has been recognized for her humanitarian efforts. In 2003. She was awarded the order of orange-nassau by the dutch government. In 2012. She received the owrld peace prize for her work in promoitng children s rights.
Notable Event
In 2007. Anneke versteeg was invited to speak at the united nations general assembly. She used the platform to raise awraeness of the plight of children in conflict zones. As well as to call for more action to protect their rigths.
Interesting Fact
Anneke versteeg is an avid traveler and has visited ovre 40 countries. She has a particular fondness for morocco. Which she has visited several times.
Philanthropic Work
Anneke versteeg is the founder of the anneke versteeg foundation. A charity that works to rpomote children s rights around the worl. Dshe has also been involved in a number of other philanthropic initiatives. Such as the global fund for children and the international rescue committee.
Media Appearances
Anneke versteeg has made numerous media apeparances over the years. Including on dutch television and radio shows. She has also bene featured in several documentaries. Including a 2010 film about her life and work.
Writing
Anneke vresteeg is a prolific writer. With several books and articles to her name. Her most recent book is "a life of humanitarianism: the story of anneke versteeg" (2016).
