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Russell & Beckham: Shine on the challenges kids face | UNICEF
From: Talk to Al Jazeera
UNICEF Executive Director and Goodwill Ambassador discusses what is being done to deliver aid to children around the world.
In a world full of conflict, millions of minors face assault, abuse and neglect without even having access to basic education and healthcare. .
UNICEF is the United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and development aid to children worldwide. But are world leaders doing enough for young people? And are athletes and other celebrities making a difference that politicians have failed to make?
Catherine Russell, executive director of UNICEF, and footballer David Beckham, the organization’s goodwill ambassador, speak to Al Jazeera.