World: UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell opening remarks at the second regular session of the 2026 UNICEF Executive Board (As delivered - 01 September 2026)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: UN Children's Fund, as published by ReliefWeb
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“Thank you to the President and to the Bureau for your continued leadership. “We meet today at a consequential moment for children, for UNICEF, and for the United Nations. “In recent weeks, disasters have devastated communities from Nepal and China to Colombia, Indonesia, and Venezuela. “Our thoug
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