Ann Veneman Quotes

With wintry conditions arriving in the higher elevations, children are facing a potentially deadly combination of cold, malnutrition, and disease... Most housing has been destroyed in the hardest-hit areas, so the survival of thousands of young children is now at stake. Shelter, nutrition, and health care for children must be a priority. - Ann Veneman

We've all learned about this disease since it was first discovered several years ago in Europe. And so I think we've learned from the European experience. - Ann Veneman

We must be prepared for a worsening drought. Children are especially vulnerable to malnutrition and disease and the burden on already over-stretched health, nutrition and water services will be even greater. - Ann Veneman

We know that children under 18 are about half of the population in the affected areas. And therefore we think that about half of the victims, either injured or the dead, have been children. - Ann Veneman

We have to begin by addressing the underlying causes of exclusion and abuse. - Ann Veneman

We are extremely encouraged by the vision and leadership shown by the OIC and ISESCO in mobilizing Islamic countries to accelerate progress for children. UNICEF shares their commitment and stands ready to work with them to ensure their actions have a practical impact and generate concrete results for children. - Ann Veneman

We are estimating that at least 17,000 pupils were killed in schools, that's the one number that we have some estimate on. - Ann Veneman

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