UNICEF head Catherine Russell: 'We're all committed to the importance of children' • FRANCE 24
Summary
More than 50 countries, 20 non-governmental and philanthropic organisations and a series of multinational companies are pledging this week to put children's rights at the heart of their policies and actions. A pact is being agreed upon at the Paris Peace Forum, where the rights of children are taking centre stage. Among those leading the charge is the UN Children's Fund UNICEF. We spoke to its executive director Catherine Russell in Perspective. She told us that "if children are not cared for in countries, it's hard to imagine what a country looks like in the future". #UNICEF #children…
Description from FRANCE 24 English.
Who is covering this
-
UNICEF head Catherine Russell: 'We're all committed to the importance of children'
More than 50 countries, 20 non-governmental and philanthropic organisations and a series of multinational companies are pledging this week to put children's rights at the heart of their policies and actions. A pact is being agreed upon at the Paris Peace Forum, where the...
State-funded media
Video coverage
Related stories
Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin
Why a US-Russia showdown left Morocco celebrating
At UN climate talks, 5 nations back plan to double rooftop solar panels by 2030
U.S. boycotts U.N. human rights review for second year running
UN demands investigation into death of staff member in Houthi custody
Comments
Comments need JavaScript.