Markku Tapani Niskala (December 5, 1945 – February 21, 2018) was a Finnish humanitarian leader, serving as the Secretary General of the International Red Cross from 2003 to 2008. He was involved in the Finnish Red Cross since 1970 and held various roles including in Africa and as director of the European branch. Niskala also chaired the fundraising committee of the International Red Cross and led KEPA after retirement. He was recognized as Markku of the Year in 2004.
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Meaning of the name - Markku
The exact meaning of Markku is uncertain, but it's often associated with strength and resilience.
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Markku Niskala belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Tampere
Place of Death: Helsinki
Occupation: Secretary General of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent
Employers: International Red Cross | Finnish Red Cross | KEPA
Awards Received: Markku-liitto's Markku of the Year 2004
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 5, 2023 | Secondary Progressions for December 5, 2023 |
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| Sun | 13 Sagittarius 13 | 13 Sagittarius 17 | 2 Pisces 28 |
| Moon | 23 Sagittarius 50 | 18 Virgo 20 | 6 Scorpio 25 |
| Mercury | 17 Sagittarius 17 | 4 Capricorn 25 | 11 Pisces 16 |
| Venus | 29 Scorpio 21 | 1 Scorpio 5 | 7 Pisces 21 |
| Mars | 3 Leo 13 | 8 Sagittarius 5 | 14 Cancer 6 |
| Jupiter | 20 Libra 52 | 6 Taurus 38 | 27 Libra 2 |
| Saturn | 24 Cancer 34 | 1 Pisces 19 | 19 Cancer 2 |
| Uranus | 15 Gemini 31 | 20 Taurus 12 | 13 Gemini 25 |
| Neptune | 8 Libra 16 | 24 Pisces 53 | 8 Libra 8 |
| Pluto | 11 Leo 41 | 28 Capricorn 36 | 10 Leo 8 |
| Rahu | 0 Cancer 52 | 22 Aries 16 | 26 Gemini 44 |
| Ketu | 0 Capricorn 52 | 22 Libra 16 | 26 Sagittarius 44 |
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