Presidents, government ministers, senior United Nations leadership, Unicef Ambassadors, partners, and children and young people gathered at events around the world to commemorate Unicef’s 75th anniversary last week.
“Since its founding 75 years ago in the aftermath of World War II, Unicef has been working for every child, whoever they are and wherever they live,” said Henrietta Fore, Unicef Executive Director. “Today, the world is facing not one but a series of compounding crises, threatening to undermine decades of progress for children. This is a time for marking Unicef’s history, but it is also a time for action by ensuring vaccines for all, revolutionizing learning, investing in mental health, ending discrimination, and addressing the climate crisis.”
To mark the occasion, Unicef held its inaugural Global Forum for Children and Youth (CY21), co-hosted by the governments of Botswana and Sweden. More than 230 speakers from over 80 countries participated in the event,...
“Since its founding 75 years ago in the aftermath of World War II, Unicef has been working for every child, whoever they are and wherever they live,” said Henrietta Fore, Unicef Executive Director. “Today, the world is facing not one but a series of compounding crises, threatening to undermine decades of progress for children. This is a time for marking Unicef’s history, but it is also a time for action by ensuring vaccines for all, revolutionizing learning, investing in mental health, ending discrimination, and addressing the climate crisis.”
To mark the occasion, Unicef held its inaugural Global Forum for Children and Youth (CY21), co-hosted by the governments of Botswana and Sweden. More than 230 speakers from over 80 countries participated in the event,...
- 12/22/2021
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Emmy-nominated actress Millie Bobby Brown has been announced as Unicef’s newest Goodwill Ambassador.
Millie Bobby Brown named Unicef Goodwill Ambassador
The appointment – marked on World Children’s Day at United Nations Headquarters and the Empire State Building in New York – makes the 14-year-old Unicef’s youngest-ever Goodwill Ambassador.
“It’s a dream come true to become a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador,” said Brown. “It’s a huge honor to join such an impressive list of people who have supported Unicef over the years. I am looking forward to meeting as many children and young people as I can, hearing their stories, and speaking out on their behalf.”
In her role as Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, the British star of Stranger Things will use her global platform to help raise awareness of children’s rights and issues affecting youth, such as lack of education, safe places to play and learn, and the impact of violence,...
Millie Bobby Brown named Unicef Goodwill Ambassador
The appointment – marked on World Children’s Day at United Nations Headquarters and the Empire State Building in New York – makes the 14-year-old Unicef’s youngest-ever Goodwill Ambassador.
“It’s a dream come true to become a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador,” said Brown. “It’s a huge honor to join such an impressive list of people who have supported Unicef over the years. I am looking forward to meeting as many children and young people as I can, hearing their stories, and speaking out on their behalf.”
In her role as Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, the British star of Stranger Things will use her global platform to help raise awareness of children’s rights and issues affecting youth, such as lack of education, safe places to play and learn, and the impact of violence,...
- 11/21/2018
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British Prime Minister Theresa May has recognised Muzoon Almellehan, from Newcastle, for supporting children uprooted by conflict to access education.
Muzoon became the youngest ever Unicef Goodwill Ambassador last year at 19 and is the first person with official refugee status to take on the role. She has been campaigning for children’s education in emergencies since she was forced to flee Syria in 2013 with her family.
Muzoon started her campaigning in Jordan, where she was living as a refugee in camps for three years, including 18 months in Za’atari. As part of a Unicef-supported back-to-school campaign, Muzoon advocated for more girls to go to school and went from tent to tent speaking with parents of children who were at risk of child marriage or early labour. Over the next two and a half years she became synonymous with standing up for the rights of children, particularly girls, to stay in...
Muzoon became the youngest ever Unicef Goodwill Ambassador last year at 19 and is the first person with official refugee status to take on the role. She has been campaigning for children’s education in emergencies since she was forced to flee Syria in 2013 with her family.
Muzoon started her campaigning in Jordan, where she was living as a refugee in camps for three years, including 18 months in Za’atari. As part of a Unicef-supported back-to-school campaign, Muzoon advocated for more girls to go to school and went from tent to tent speaking with parents of children who were at risk of child marriage or early labour. Over the next two and a half years she became synonymous with standing up for the rights of children, particularly girls, to stay in...
- 8/3/2018
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