UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell in Aleppo, Syria Photo: Danielle Deeb
Catherine Russell is UNICEF's first Executive Director to visit the Pacific.
Before she took over the top job at UNICEF, Catherine held senior positions in the White House under presidents Biden and Obama and was the Ambassador-at-Large for Global Womens' Issues at the US Department of State.
She now oversees UNICEF's work for children in more than 190 countries.
Catherine has been in Vanuatu and Fiji and is pitching for investment and support to protect children against the impact of climate change, violence and poverty.
