29/09/1924 to 23/06/2021
We are deeply saddened to announce that Jeannie Vickers, passed peacefully at her home in Geneva on 23 June 2021. Jeannie, probably one of the oldest XUNICEF colleagues, would have turned 97 this September.
Jeannie joined UNICEF Geneva in 1972 where she initiated the Development Education (Dev-Ed) Programme. A passionate voice on children’s and women’s issues, she worked closely with UNICEF’s National Committees, vigorously advocating for the need to develop deeper understanding of health, education and other related children’s and women’s issues.
Although Jeannie retired in 1984, she continued to advocate and actively support the production of development education materials through the Women and Development group which she established in 1980. In 2004, twenty years later, her work remained alive; she was honored and recognized at the annual reunion of UNICEF National Committees with an Award.
Jeannie is survived by her son, Paul, his wife Rebecca and their three children, Charlie, Robbie and Katie who live in London. You may send condolences to Paul Vickers : paultvickers@gmail.com
To read a Tribute to Jeanne Vickers by Hans Olson, please click here.. Jesper Morch shared his treasured memories of Jeannie - his boss, his mentor and friend, which was published in our XUNICEF Quarterly issue of June 2021. You will also enjoy reading Jeannie’s fascinating memoirs. A WORLD APART, as well as her UNICEF history paper on Development Education,
Jeannie’s book Women and War is part of our XUNICEF Bibliography. Her presentation of an excerpt from the book can be found here.
Jeannie, Rest in Peace.
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