UNICEF Executive Director Ann M. Veneman has stated that "UNICEF is extremely concerned and disappointed with the Sri Lankan Government’s decision to expel UNICEF’s chief of communications in Sri Lanka.
“UNICEF has always upheld the principle of impartial advocacy and communication on behalf of children as a fundamental part of its global mandate.
“Through Mr. Elder, UNICEF has consistently spoken out against the suffering of children on both sides of the intense hostilities earlier this year and called for their protection. UNICEF unequivocally rejects any allegation of bias."
UNICEF
“UNICEF has always upheld the principle of impartial advocacy and communication on behalf of children as a fundamental part of its global mandate.
“Through Mr. Elder, UNICEF has consistently spoken out against the suffering of children on both sides of the intense hostilities earlier this year and called for their protection. UNICEF unequivocally rejects any allegation of bias."
UNICEF
