Children have in the past and continue to influence policy makers.

When the lives and the rights of children are at stake, there must be no silent witnesses.

I came into a strong organization, and I hope I strengthened it more and expanded its capacity to deal with some of the challenges that might not have seemed as great 10 years ago, such as H.I.V., AIDS and children affected by war.

Northern Uganda presents a situation of extraordinary violation of the rights of children.

...in serving the best interests of children, we serve the best interests of all humanity.

Creating a world that is truly fit for children does not imply simply the absence of war... It means having primary schools nearby that educate children, free of charge... It means building a world fit for children, where every child can grow to adulthood in health, peace and dignity.

UNICEF has repeatedly called on governments to ensure basic services for children and this includes providing food where the need exists.