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PDF at https://drive.google.com/file/d/10aNMCZQDLTAiK-goZPzv7UncVLK8TlIi/view?usp=sharing News and Views; Views from XUNICEF March 20, 2018 Farewell to Tony; Welcome to Henrietta We said our thanks and goodbyes to Tony Lake, while at the same time inviting him to join us in XUNICEF . Tony worked closely with us in the campaign for Baquer Namazi’s freedom. He accepted our invitation to XUNICEF enthusiastically and is now a member. We also welcomed Henrietta Fore as UNICEF’s new Executive Director. She replied saying that she looked forward to working closely with us. Those Who Abuse "This problem has lingered for too long." wrote Executive Director, Henrietta Fore in a letter to staff on February 28th summing up actions she plans to take following several weeks of internal discussions among staff on ending sexual exploitation and abuse. (Continues, Page 3) Two Years Too Many “Just wonderful, what a show of human solidarity worldwide...”

News & Views; Views from XUNICEF March 20, 2018 Farewell to Tony; Welcome to Henrietta We said our thanks and goodbyes to Tony Lake, while at the same time inviting him to join us in XUNICEF . Tony worked closely with us in the campaign for Baquer Namazi’s freedom. He accepted our invitation to XUNICEF enthusiastically and is now a member. We also welcomed Henrietta Fore as UNICEF’s new Executive Director. She replied saying that she looked forward to working closely with us. Those Who Abuse "This problem has lingered for too long." wrote Executive Director, Henrietta Fore in a letter to staff on February 28th summing up actions she plans to take following several weeks of internal discussions among staff on ending sexual exploitation and abuse. (Continues, Page 3) Two Years Too Many “Just wonderful, what a show of human solidarity worldwide...” wrote one member of XUNICEF, summing up the tremendous outpouring of support by retirees for freeing Baquer Namazi a

“Just wonderful, what a show of human solidarity worldwide...” wrote one member of XUNICEF, summing up the tremendous outpouring of support by retirees for freeing Baquer Namazi after two years of imprisonment in Tehran’s Evin Prison. 450 people from 35 countries participated in photos they contributed of themselves holding placards, calling for Baquer’s freedom. The  Facebook postings  reached 1,700 people. Fingers crossed for Baquer’s eventual freedom!  February 22nd 2018 marked the second anniversary of the arrest and imprisonment of our colleague, Baquer Namazi. Baquer is now 81 years old and suffering from serious cardiac problems, but still facing 8 more years of his sentence for supposed espionage activities. The reality is that he and his younger son, Siamak, are simply two among the 14 dual nationals held in Iran as hostages in continuing negotiations with the US and other western countries over sanctions and nuclear issues. For anyone not already familiar with the case, see M

"This problem has lingered for too long." wrote  Executive Director, Henrietta Fore in a letter to staff on February 28th  summing up actions she plans to take following several weeks of internal discussions among staff on ending sexual exploitation and abuse.    A parallel discussion among XUNICEF members, began with concerns aired in our group in early February when the  UNICEF Netherlands admitted shortcomings  in the role UNICEF has played in caring for children abused by UN Peacekeeping troops in the Central African Republic (CAR). Shortly after the CAR story came a major news story and subsequent political outcry over sexual abuse by some Oxfam aid workers in Haiti. Several former UNICEF staff worried about the impact the political storm might unfairly have on Oxfam's work and by extension on other charities. Two went on to publish articles on the consequences for the world of a disproportionate attack on Oxfam and by extension on the entire aid community.  https://

We  welcomed Henrietta Fore  as UNICEF’s new Executive Director. She  replied saying that she looked forward  to working closely with us. We also said our thanks and goodbyes to Tony Lake, while at the same time  inviting him to join us in XUNICEF . Tony worked closely with us in the campaign for Baquer Namazi’s freedom. He accepted our invitation to XUNICEF enthusiastically and is now a member. XUNICEF December 26, 2017 Ms Henrietta H. Fore Executive Director UNICEF Dear Ms Fore,  Welcome to UNICEF! As retirees and former staff around the globe, we wish to congratulate you on your appointment as the Seventh Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund.   Our organization is called “XUNICEF”, an informal grouping which represents a major and steadily growing part of the UNICEF family, its alumni.  We continue to be deeply devoted to UNICEF’s mission, share in its challenges, and take great pride in its work for children.  Where emergencies, public advocacy or other needs ar