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, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 5, 2024 |
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| Sun | 13 Sagittarius 13 | 14 Sagittarius 3 | 3 Pisces 29 |
| Moon | 23 Sagittarius 50 | 7 Aquarius 0 | 18 Scorpio 16 |
| Mercury | 17 Sagittarius 17 | 14 Sagittarius 59 | 13 Pisces 7 |
| Venus | 29 Scorpio 21 | 28 Capricorn 12 | 8 Pisces 36 |
| Mars | 3 Leo 13 | 6 Leo 10 | 14 Cancer 6 |
| Jupiter | 20 Libra 52 | 16 Gemini 32 | 27 Libra 0 |
| Saturn | 24 Cancer 34 | 12 Pisces 59 | 18 Cancer 59 |
| Uranus | 15 Gemini 31 | 24 Taurus 30 | 13 Gemini 25 |
| Neptune | 8 Libra 16 | 27 Pisces 7 | 8 Libra 7 |
| Pluto | 11 Leo 41 | 0 Aquarius 19 | 10 Leo 6 |
| Rahu | 0 Cancer 52 | 2 Aries 53 | 26 Gemini 41 |
| Ketu | 0 Capricorn 52 | 2 Libra 53 | 26 Sagittarius 41 |
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