UNICEF Chief

UNICEF Chief

6/2/2025, 3:20:00 PM

With the threat of famine in Gaza growing by the day, UNICEF and aid partners must be allowed to do our job. We cannot stand by while children are dying. My opinion piece in the New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/opinion/gaza-aid-unicef-un.html

UNICEF Chief

6/3/2025, 6:25:11 PM

Horrific attack on a WFP/UNICEF aid convoy in Sudan killing 5 members of the mission that was trying to bring food and nutrition supplies to children and families facing famine in El-Fasher. Our hearts are with their loved ones. Humanitarians must never be a target. https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/wfpunicef-humanitarian-aid-convoy-carrying-life-saving-supplies-attacked-sudans

UNICEF Chief

6/18/2025, 6:11:18 AM

No child is born with hate in their hearts. Let’s work together across communities, countries and with children to protect them from hate speech. Words of hate are not just words, they can lead to discrimination and violence. Let’s say #NoToHate on the streets, in schools, and online

UNICEF Chief

2/13/2025, 5:57:34 PM

I’m deeply alarmed by intensifying violence in eastern #DRCongo and its impact on children. Parties to the conflict must cease and prevent grave rights violations against children and protect civilians and infrastructure critical to their survival. https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/children-eastern-democratic-republic-congo-increasingly-exposed-sexual-violence

UNICEF Chief

2/5/2025, 7:40:34 PM

UNICEF estimates over 213M children will need humanitarian aid in 2025. The percentage of the world’s children living in conflict areas has nearly doubled, from 10% in the 1990s to some 19% today. With your support, UNICEF saves and uplifts the lives of millions of children. https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/unicef-executive-director-catherine-russells-remarks-first-regular-session-unicef-0

UNICEF Chief

1/17/2025, 2:27:49 PM

It’s a horrific time to be a child in Haiti, with violence upending lives and forcing more children and families from their homes. Children desperately need safety, protection and access to essential services. We cannot look away. https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/almost-one-eight-children-internally-displaced-haiti-armed-violence-continues-unicef