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UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake

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Anthony Lake became UNICEF’s sixth Executive Director on 1 May 2010.

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake on the unfolding crisis for children in the Sahel
NEW YORK, 22 December 2011 – “An estimated one million young children in the Sahel region of West and Central Africa are in danger...

Speech by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director at the Harvard Conference on Adolescent Rights
BOSTON, 8 December 2011 - Thank you, Jacqueline.  Thank you to the Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Center for bringing us all together...

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake in Bangkok on the Human Rights Council Resolution on the human rights situation in Syria
GENEVA, 2 December 2011 – “UNICEF is greatly disturbed by the confirmed reports of violent attacks on children in Syria. We share the deep concerns...

Speech by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director on international Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and 15th Anniversary of the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women
NEW YORK, 23 Novmber 2011 - First of all, I would like to congratulate the UN’s newest agency: UN Women…and my good friend, Michelle Bachelet...

Speech by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, at Institute of Medicine Annual Meeting
WASHINGTON, DC, 17 October - Thank you, Dr. Boufford, for that kind introduction, and, all of you for inviting me to join you this morning...

Speech by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director at Third Committee of the 66th Session of the General Assembly
NEW YORK, 12 October 2011 - Mr. President, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen: Thank you, Ambassador Hussein, for that kind introduction...

Speech by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, at the High-Level Round-Table event on violence against children
NEW YORK, 11 October 2011 - Thank you, Marta.  It is a pleasure to be here.  I hope this is the first of many meetings among regional...

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake on the worsening situation in Yemen
NEW YORK, 5 October 2011 – “UNICEF deplores children being caught in the crossfire in Yemen and urges all parties to the conflict to...

Remarks by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, at the Italian National Committee
Rome, 28 September 2011 - Ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to be here with you in Rome.  I was not only honoured to be invited...

Speech by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, at the High Level Meeting on Nutrition
New York, 20 September 2011 - The emergency in the Horn of Africa has become a catastrophe, where more than 300,000 children are...

Statement by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, on the Bombing of UN HQ in Abuja, Nigeria
NEW YORK, 26 August 2011 – “Exactly one week ago, on World Humanitarian Day, we commemorated the bravery of our colleagues who...

Statement by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, on the crisis in the Horn of Africa
NEW YORK, 19 August - The focus here is on the crisis in the Horn of Africa. This is a human disaster becoming a human catastrophe...

Speech by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, on the Third World Humanitarian Day
NEW YORK, 19 August - I am moved to be part of this event celebrating our brave colleagues who gave their lives for others; and our...

Statement by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, on the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
NEW YORK, 9 August 2011 – “Today, UNICEF joins the international community in celebrating the 2011 International Day of the World’s...

Statement by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director to the Rome meeting to address the drought crisis in the Horn of Africa
ROME, 25 July 2011 - This is a children’s famine.  The magnitude of suffering and loss is tremendous.  The haunting images we have seen...

Speech by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director at United Nations Security Council in Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict
NEW YORK, 12 July 2011 – Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of UNICEF and the children all of us here serve...

Statement by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, on the independence of the Republic of South Sudan
NEW YORK, 8 July 2011 – “Tomorrow is a historic day for the children and people of South Sudan.  After years of conflict, a new country is...

Special Olympics 2011: Including the Most Excluded
25 June 2011 - OP ED by Anthony Lake, published in The Huffington Post

Speech by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director at launch of Safe and Friendly Cities for All
NEW YORK, 22 June 2011 - Excellencies, colleagues and guests: We’re very excited to launch this partnership with UN Women and...

Speech by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director at launch of the Sustainable Sanitation Five-year Drive to 2015
NEW YORK, 21 June 2011 - Thank you, Your Highness, for that introduction -- and for drawing attention to this critical – but...

Executive Board looks to greater results for children despite challenges
NEW YORK, USA, 20 June 2011 – The UNICEF Executive Board kicked off its 2011 Annual Session at UN headquarters in New York...

Speech by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director at GAVI Replenishing Event
LONDON, 13 June 2011 - Thank you very much, Secretary Mitchell, for all your leadership in this conference and with this cause...

UNICEF Executive Director and other leaders focus on children in the fight against HIV/AIDS
NEW YORK, USA, 10 June 2011 – Children and mothers must be at the centre of the global HIV/AIDS response, UNICEF Executive

Speech by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director at High Level Meeting on AIDS Side Event
NEW YORK, 9 June 2011 - Thank you, Ambassador Proctor, and thank you Princess, for what you do, who you are, and for reminding...

Speech by UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake at MDGs Follow Up Ministerial Meeting
TOKYO, 3 June 2011 - Excellencies, colleagues and distinguished guests, Minasan  ohayo  gozaimas. On behalf of UNICEF...

Speech by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director at LDC IV Conference: Interactive Thematic Debate on Resource Mobilization for LDCs
ISTANBUL, 10 May 2011 - Excellencies and distinguished colleagues, I am very glad to join this discussion about how we can mobilize more...

Speech by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake: Investing in nutrition in the Least Developed Countries
ISTANBUL, 10 May 2011 - "Excellencies, distinguished guests, colleagues, good morning and thank you all for joining us today...

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake, on the situation in Cote D'Ivoire
NEW YORK, 4 April 2011 - "UNICEF continues to be gravely concerned by the ongoing violence in Cote d'Ivoire and its alarming impact on children...

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake on Japanese earthquake and tsunami
NEW YORK, 14 March 2011 – As the world unites in support for the people of Japan, we at UNICEF express our heartfelt sympathy for the tragic loss...

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake on OHCHR Report on Remedies and Reparations for Victims of Sexual Violence in DRC
GOMA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 3 March 2011 – “I am in Goma, DRC, where I am meeting survivors of sexual violence.  The physical and...

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake on the death of Bill Sergeant
NEW YORK,  26 February 2011 - "It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Bill Sergeant, a great friend of UNICEF and children everywhere...

Remarks of Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director to the 2011 First Regular Session of UNICEF’s Executive Board
NEW YORK, 8 February 2011- Good morning and thank you all for being here.  This is our first regular session for 2011, and we have a full agenda...

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director and UNICEF Executive Director on International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM/C
NEW YORK, 6 February 2011 - All girls deserve to grow up free from harmful practices that endanger their health and well-being. But every...

UNICEF, WHO and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation applaud Angolan Government for renewed commitment to polio eradication, pledge support, and urge continued action
LUANDA, 25 January 2011 - As their visit to Angola came to a close today, Mr. Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, Dr. Tachi Yamada, president...

Op Ed by UNICEF Executive Director on Haiti's recovery
Tons of uncleared debris. Tent cities filled to overflowing. Tens of thousands of children in need of protection. Such harsh images of Haiti...

UNICEF Executive Director visits cholera-impacted residents at Haiti Treatment Centre  
PORT-AU-PRINCE, 16 December 2010 – During a visit to the Haitian capital yesterday, Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, spoke with...

UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
NEW YORK, 3 December 2010 - "Today UNICEF commemorates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, an occasion to recommit...

Secretary-General appoints new Deputy Executive Director for UNICEF
NEW YORK, 20 October 2010 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Martin Mogwanja as one of UNICEF’s three...

Opening statement: Anthony Lake PFC/Advocacy report press conference
Today, I’m excited to announce results of a new UNICEF study. They will make a big difference in what UNICEF will do – and a much bigger...

UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake, to visit flood affected areas of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, 29 August 2010 – UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake, arrives in Pakistan Monday 30 August to tour flood-hit areas and...

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake, on sexual violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
NEW YORK, 24 August 2010 – The reported gang-rape of at least 179 women and girls in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) must serve...

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake, on the flooding in Pakistan
NEW YORK/GENEVA/ISLAMABAD, 20 August 2010 – “Mothers fleeing flooded homes with nothing but their babies clinging to their backs; people waving...

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director, on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
NEW YORK, 9 August 2010 – Today UNICEF joins in celebrating the vibrant diversity, rich culture and remarkable contributions of the world’s indigenous...

Statement by UNICEF’s Executive Director on ongoing situation in southern Kyrgyzstan
NEW YORK, 26 July 2010 - The political situation in southern Kyrgyzstan has calmed down. But life for Kyrgyzstan’s children has not. As their stories...

UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake, welcoming the G8 Muskoka Initiative on maternal, newborn and under-five child health
NEW YORK, 25 June 2010 – “UNICEF welcomes the commitment by G8 countries to accelerate efforts to improve maternal and child health by...

An open letter to the European Union from UNICEF's Executive Director Anthony Lake
Tomorrow, European Union leaders gather in Brussels to discuss their position for the UN Secretary General’s much-anticipated September Summit on...

Executive Board concludes meeting with an eye on gender equality, resources and results
NEW YORK, USA, 7 June 2010 – On Friday, 4 June, the final day of the UNICEF Executive Board’s 2010 Annual Session, delegates were briefed on the...

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake, on the case of Guantanamo Bay detainee, Omar Khadr
NEW YORK, 26 May 2010 -  “UNICEF is concerned about the impending trial of Guantanamo Bay detainee, Omar Khadr...

In Senegal, UNICEF Executive Director sees impact of community empowerment
THIES, Senegal, 20 May 2010 – “I came to vaccinate my baby,” said Anta Ndiou. “This way, she will grow up healthy.”...

In Senegal, UNICEF Executive Director cites the urgency of education for all
DAKAR, Senegal, 18 May 2010 – Surrounded by the concrete bricks and flood-stained walls of her school, Anta, 11, attends classes and dreams of becoming...

UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake, opens the UNGEI global conference on girls’ education
DAKAR, Senegal, 17 May 2010 - Opening Ceremony Remarks by Anthony Lake

UNICEF Executive Director speaks out on girls' education and empowerment
NEW YORK, USA, 17 May 2010 – Speaking at an international conference on education and gender equality, UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake today called for accelerated efforts on behalf of “forgotten children” in the run-up to the 2015 deadline for meeting the Millennium Development Goals.

In Japan, Anthony Lake cites 'moral imperative' of achieving development goals
TOKYO, Japan, 12 May 2010 – On the second day of his first visit to Japan as UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake met today with His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito, Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada – as well as other government officials, representatives of the Parliamentary League for UNICEF, Japanese Goodwill Ambassadors and children.

Press release: UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake travels to Japan
TOKYO, 11 May 2010 – UNICEF’s new Executive Director, Anthony Lake, arrived in Japan today as part of his first mission on behalf of the UN children’s agency.

UNICEF Executive Director addresses milestone meeting of National Committees
SEOUL, Republic of Korea, 10 May 2010 – UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake today joined South Korea’s Prime Minister, Un-Chan Chung, the heads of UNICEF National Committees and other dignitaries to formally open the 55th Annual Meeting of UNICEF National Committees.

Press release: New UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake, travels to South Korea
SEOUL, 8 May 2010 – One week after taking over the helm at the United Nations Children’s Fund, new Executive Director Anthony Lake is travelling to Seoul, Republic of Korea, for a series of meetings aimed at promoting a better world for every child, everywhere.

UNICEF Executive Director and UN Secretary-General's Special Representative statement on child soldiers in Somalia
NEW YORK, 4 May 2010 - "We are appalled to learn that the recruitment and use of children as soldiers by armed groups in Somalia is rising. All parties to the conflict are involved, and in some cases children as young as nine years old are being recruited."

UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake brings a wealth of experience to his new role
NEW YORK, USA, 1 May 2010 – As Anthony Lake assumes his new role as UNICEF's sixth Executive Director today, he builds upon a solid foundation formed by the organization's 60-plus years of child-rights advocacy, as well as his own wealth of international experience.

Press release: Anthony Lake begins his tenure as UNICEF's Executive Director
NEW YORK, 1 May 2010 – Anthony Lake today begins his tenure as UNICEF's sixth Executive Director, bringing more than 45 years of public and international service to the position. "I am excited to be joining UNICEF. I look forward to working with our exceptional staff and our many partners to advance children's rights around the world," Mr. Lake remarked on his first day in office.

Anthony Lake – Executive Director
On 1 May 2010, Anthony Lake became the sixth Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund, bringing to the position more than 45 years of public service.

Press release: UNICEF welcomes announcement of next Executive Director
NEW YORK, USA, 16 March 2010 – UNICEF today welcomed the UN Secretary-General's announcement that Anthony Lake will take over as Executive Director of UNICEF after Ann M. Veneman's term ends on 30 April.