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UNICEF Uganda celebrates the agency's 75th anniversary

Reimagines a better world for children

UNICEF Uganda
UNICEF at 75 celebration in Uganda, Dr. Munir Safieldin, staff, celebrations, reimagining a better world for children, children
UNICEF Uganda/2021/Wamala
13 December 2021

On Friday 10 December, UNICEF staff, partners and children celebrated 75 years of UNICEF's existence at their main office in Kampala. here are the highlights from the event. 

UNICEF at 75 celebration in Uganda, Dr. Munir Safieldin, staff, celebrations, reimagining a better world for children, children
UNICEF Uganda/2021/Wamala
UNICEF staff attend UNICEF@75 celebrations in Kampala.
UNICEF at 75 celebration in Uganda, Dr. Munir Safieldin, staff, celebrations, reimagining a better world for children, children
UNICEF Uganda/2021/Wamala
Mr. Martin Kiiza, Executive Director of the National Children's Authority speaks to the audience as UNICEF, partners and children commemorated 75 years of the organisation.
UNICEF at 75 celebration in Uganda, Dr. Munir Safieldin, staff, celebrations, reimagining a better world for children, children
UNICEF Uganda/2021/Wamala
children and young people were represented at the event. One of the adolescent beneficiaries of UNICEF’s digital skilling project in Karamoja sub region, Christine Alum shares her experience with UNICEF.
UNICEF at 75 celebration in Uganda, Dr. Munir Safieldin, staff, celebrations, reimagining a better world for children, children
UNICEF Uganda/2021/Wamala
Dr. Munir Safieldin, UNICEF Representative in Uganda delivers his remarks during the commemoration of the 75th UNICEF anniversary at the Kampala offices.
UNICEF at 75 celebration in Uganda, Dr. Munir Safieldin, staff, celebrations, reimagining a better world for children, children
UNICEF Uganda/2021/Wamala
Ms. Laura Siegrist Fouche, Deputy Representative for Operations delivers opening remarks at the event.

"I salute all the staff, consultants and volunteers who work tirelessly to deliver results for children on behalf of UNICEF. They have made it possible to help children realize their rights, both here and around the world."

Ms. Laura Siegrist Fouche
UNICEF at 75 celebration in Uganda, Dr. Munir Safieldin, staff, celebrations, reimagining a better world for children, children
UNICEF Uganda/2021/Wamala
Mr. Fred Ngabirano, Commissioner for Youth and Children and Guest of Honour delivers his remarks and spoke to UNICEF's journey over the years and milestones registered for children.
UNICEF at 75 celebration in Uganda, Dr. Munir Safieldin, staff, celebrations, reimagining a better world for children, children
UNICEF Uganda/2021/Wamala
Music artists: Benon Mugumbya, Mercy Bero, Mitchy Dalen and Steve Keys perform a song that recommits UNICEF to reaching every child wherever they are.
UNICEF at 75 celebration in Uganda, Dr. Munir Safieldin, staff, celebrations, reimagining a better world for children, children
UNICEF Uganda/2021/Wamala
Two adolescent beneficiaries of UNICEF’s digital skilling project: Derrick Batemye from Busoga Sub region and Christine Alum from Karamoja sub region receive gifts from Munir Safieldin Representative UNICEF-Uganda during commemoration of the UNICEF-Uganda head offices.
UNICEF at 75 celebration in Uganda, Dr. Munir Safieldin, staff, celebrations, reimagining a better world for children, children
UNICEF Uganda/2021/Wamala
UNICEF staff, young people and partners pose for a group picture after the event.
UNICEF at 75 celebration in Uganda, Dr. Munir Safieldin, staff, celebrations, reimagining a better world for children, children
UNICEF Uganda/2021/Wamala
Dr. Munir Safieldin, UNICEF Representative addresses the press at the end of the event.
UNICEF at 75 celebration in Uganda, Dr. Munir Safieldin, staff, celebrations, reimagining a better world for children, children
UNICEF Uganda/2021/Wamala
Catherine Ntabadde, UNICEF-Uganda Communication Specialist addresses the press during the UNICEF@75 Celebrations in Kampala.

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