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UNICEF Executive Director calls for urgent action and sustained investments for children in South Sudan

Climate shocks, conflict and instability are putting millions of children at risk across the world’s youngest nation.

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Catherine Russell assumes functions as new UNICEF Executive Director

Catherine Russell took office as UNICEF's new Executive Director, becoming the fourth woman to lead the organization in its 75-year history.

Catherine Russell, new UNICEF Executive Director