Rolf Ekéus

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/rolf-ek-us

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1. When was Rolf Ekéus born?1935
2. Where was Rolf Ekéus born?Sweden
3. Who was Rolf Ekéus?Rolf Ekéus was a Swedish diplomat who spent many years working with UNICEF to help children around the world.
4. What did Rolf Ekéus do at UNICEF?He helped shape UNICEF's plans and made the organization do more for children's education, health, and safety.

Diplomacy: The art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of states or groups, managing international relations.
UNICEF: The United Nations Children's Fund, a specialized agency of the UN responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.
Children's Rights: A set of legal and ethical principles concerning the treatment, rights, and responsibilities of children, as outlined in international conventions.
Humanitarian Aid: Assistance provided to alleviate suffering and distress, often in response to natural disasters, conflicts, or other humanitarian crises.