Lisbeth Palme
Swedish child psychologist, UNICEF chairwoman
Born
1931
94 years ago
Died
October 18th, 2018
7 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Sweden
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A Swedish child psychologist, served as chairwoman of UNICEF. Advocated for children's rights and welfare on a global scale. Worked extensively to improve the lives of underprivileged children. Contributed to the development of various child-focused initiatives and programs during tenure at UNICEF.
Chaired UNICEF, emphasizing children's rights
Implemented programs for child welfare and development
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