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UNICEF Executive Board session closes emphasizing strong partnerships for every child

NEW YORK, United States of America, 18 September 2017 – The second regular session of the 2017 UNICEF Executive Board, which closed on Friday, culminated in the adoption of the UNICEF Strategic Plan, the framework that will guide the work of UNICEF over the next four years, 2018–2021. The Plan was developed in close consultation with a host of partners, including Member States, other United Nations entities, partners in the private sector and civil society, and children.

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