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Catherine Russell is the 8th Executive Director of UNICEF, leading the organization's work for children in over 190 countries and territories. She has extensive experience in public service, women's issues, and humanitarian crises, and was appointed by the UN Secretary General in 2022.
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Executive Director. Learn more about Catherine Russell, who...
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Executive Director. Learn more about Catherine Russell, who became UNICEF's 8th Executive Director on 1 February 2022.
On 10 December 2021, United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres announced that Russell had been appointed executive director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
31 sty 2022 · NEW YORK, 1 February 2022 – Catherine Russell took office today as UNICEF’s new Executive Director, becoming the fourth woman to lead the organization in its 75-year history. “It is an honor and a privilege to join UNICEF and help lead its remarkable work for children at such a crucial moment,” said Russell.
10 gru 2021 · UN Secretary‑General António Guterres announced on Friday, that Catherine Russell of the United States will become the next Executive Director of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF).
13 gru 2021 · The United Nations Secretary-General announced the appointment of Catherine M. Russell of the United States as the new leader of the United Nations Children’s Fund. Ms. Russell has extensive experience in women’s empowerment, humanitarian action, and foreign policy.
10 gru 2021 · 10 December 2021 – UNICEF welcomes United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres’ announcement today that Catherine M. Russell will succeed Henrietta H. Fore as UNICEF Executive Director.
