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Catherine Russell, Unicef: War is the worst thing for children

Catherine Russell, Unicef: War is the worst thing for children

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Nada Tawfik talks to Catherine Russell, executive director Unicef, about children and war

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Nada Tawfik speaks to Catherine Russell, executive director of
Unicef, the United Nations agency responsible for protecting and
supporting children.

Before taking up the role in 2022, she spent decades in
government and diplomacy, including as assistant to President Joe
Biden as well as serving in senior roles at the US State
Department focused on global women’s issues and international
development. Now leading Unicef at a time of unprecedented
conflict, displacement and humanitarian need, she talks about the
impact of aid cuts and the challenges facing children around the
world. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping
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Presenter: Nada Tawfik Producer: Cordelia Hemming and Farhana
Haider Editor: Justine Lang

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(Image: Catherine Russell. Credit: Unicef/UN0795033/Deeb)