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Jean Kotkin, who until 2001 headed the United Nations NGO delegation of IHEU as a volunteer, died on 4 January, 2003, at the age of 80. Through the strength of her personality and oration Jean presented the Humanist agenda effectively at this most crucial of venues, continuing to attend meetings diligently despite illness and inconveniences. Along with Margaretha Jones, she represented IHEU at the Intergovernmental Committee meeting which granted IHEU Specialist NGO status at the UN. Jean was associated with the American Ethical Union (AEU) and the Humanist Institute, and was a Board Member of the American Humanist Association (AHA). Her achievements and contributions to Humanism will be remembered with gratitude