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Catherine Russell

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Catherine Russell

@unicefchief

The official account of @UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell — a champion #ForEveryChild, everywhere.

New York, NY

Joined January 2018

Catherine Russell
@unicefchief
Jul 17
Everywhere I went in Nigeria, I saw the strength, ambition and potential of children and youth. Nigeria’s future will be shaped by the choices made for children today.👇
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell visits Nigeria, spotlighting children’s potential as...
From unicef.org
Catherine Russell
@unicefchief
Jul 17
Excellent meeting with the Vice President of Nigeria Kashim Shettima Mustapha. UNICEF is committed to continue our strong partnership. Nigeria can be a positive example for shaping new models for investment in services and economic growth that benefits all children.
Catherine Russell
@unicefchief
Jul 16
Honored to meet Nigeria’s First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu today.  UNICEF appreciates the First Lady’s leadership in ensuring that every child in Nigeria is registered at birth, protected and given the opportunity to thrive.
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UNICEF
@UNICEF
Jul 16
Yes, those photos you’ve seen are real. More than 18 years ago, a baby named Lamine Yamal and his mom Sheila met Lionel Messi at a UNICEF fundraising photoshoot. Today, their achievements on the pitch inspire millions. Off the pitch, both Messi and Lamine Yamal use their voices
Catherine Russell
@unicefchief
Jul 16
Children are paying the price for the escalating conflict in the Middle East, including children far beyond the region. Rising costs are making food and education unaffordable for many families. The world must do more to protect children from the impact.
Over 23 million additional children at risk of poverty as Middle East conflict drives global...
From unicef.org
Catherine Russell
@unicefchief
Jul 16
Excellent meeting with @MohamedFall and the UN Country Team in Nigeria to discuss our strong partnership in supporting government and community efforts in furthering results for children, families and the country.
Catherine Russell
@unicefchief
Jul 15
Governments and health workers have helped global vaccination rates bounce back after dropping during the COVID19 pandemic. But millions of vulnerable children are still unprotected. No child should suffer from a disease that a vaccine can prevent.
Global childhood immunization coverage inches forward despite conflict and hesitancy – UNICEF, WHO
From unicef.org
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UNICEF Nigeria
@UNICEF_Nigeria
Jul 10
Learning doesn't have to stop when the school day ends. With the Nigeria Learning Passport, children can keep learning at home and beyond the classroom, building skills and confidence at their own pace. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn.
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Gilles Fagninou
@GillesFagninou
Jul 12
En 8 semaines de riposte à #Ebola, @UNICEFDRC a acheminé plus de 200 tonnes de fournitures vitales à Bunia. Merci aux équipes mobilisées et à @WFPDRC pour son appui logistique. Une chaîne logistique solide protège les soignants, les enfants et les communautés.
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UNICEF
@UNICEF
Jul 12
A new UNICEF report highlights that child food and nutrition insecurity is one of the primary drivers putting 3.7 million children under the age of five in Afghanistan at increased risk of undernutrition, underscoring the urgent need to protect children’s diets and act earlier to
UNICEF calls for urgent action as peak wasting season nears and child food and nutrition insecurity...
From unicef.org
Catherine Russell
@unicefchief
Jul 8
The earthquakes in #Venezuela devastated the lives of thousands of children and families. UNICEF is providing life-saving support. But much more is required as needs grow. The earthquakes have taken so much from children already. We cannot allow them to take their futures.
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UNICEF
@UNICEF
Jul 7
AI can help a new generation learn, create and imagine what's possible. But as AI becomes part of childhood, children's safety, rights and well-being can't be an afterthought. Here's what young people in Australia, Brazil, India and Italy have to say about the future they're
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UNICEF
@UNICEF
Jul 7
At least three children have reportedly been killed, and more than 20 injured in attacks across Ukraine since the start of July. Young lives shattered by war, leaving families and communities with unimaginable loss. In response, UNICEF and partners are providing psychological
Catherine Russell
@unicefchief
Jul 6
Grateful to Cyprus for its first flexible contribution to UNICEF’s Global Humanitarian Thematic Fund, supporting the #Venezuela earthquake response. Flexible funding helps UNICEF act quickly, adapt as needs evolve, and reach children and families when they need us most.