Interviews with Presidents of the Executive Board
2011–2017
2017: Ambassador Walton Alfonso Webson, Antigua and Barbuda
In 2017, H.E. Mr. Walton Alfonso Webson, Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations, served as President of the UNICEF Executive Board. His decades of experience on disability-related issues positioned him for effective leadership of the Board, and we thank him for his contributions. https://youtu.be/ponDLmX6xvw
President of the UNICEF Executive Board and Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations, Ambassador Webson, highlights the Executive Board’s priorities for 2017, which include consideration and approval of the UNICEF Strategic Plan and Integrated Budget for 2018-2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGRMc010oeA
2016: Ambassador Jürgenson, Estonia
President of the UNICEF Executive Board and Permanent Representative of Estonia to the United Nations, H.E. Mr. Sven Jürgenson, highlights UNICEF's critical role in meeting the needs of the world's most vulnerable children in countries of all income levels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6OR2q-I1sQ&feature=youtu.be
2015: Ambassador Lodhi, Pakistan
Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, H.E. Ms. Maleeha Lodhi, discusses her role as President of the UNICEF Executive Board, 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrQtZqHZbdM&list=PLzfcpxK7Y8rQXKWOENHnvZx87EVOpVAyn&index=1
2013: Ambassdor Viinanen, Finland
The Permanent Representative of Finland to the United Nations, H.E. Mr. Jarmo Viinanen, discusses his new role as President of the UNICEF Executive Board. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZIxYC2md8I&list=PLzfcpxK7Y8rQXKWOENHnvZx87EVOpVAyn&index=32
2012: Ambassador John W. Ashe
UNICEF's new Executive Board President, H.E. Mr. John W. Ashe, Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations, underlines the board's aim for the coming year - finding new ways to reach the most vulnerable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLB1ebznQBY&list=PLzfcpxK7Y8rQXKWOENHnvZx87EVOpVAyn&index=57
2011: Ambassador Štiglic, Slovenia
The new President of the UNICEF Executive Board, H.E. Ms. Sanja Štiglic, Permanent Representative of Slovenia to the United Nations, discusses UNICEF's objectives for 2011 on the road to achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UHyXBBUm5Y&list=PLzfcpxK7Y8rQXKWOENHnvZx87EVOpVAyn&index=82