The redemption of UNICEF?

[BillyHW]

Just saw this story on LifeSite.net. Here’s an excerpt:

UNICEF to be Freed From Abortion Ideologues?
Abortion zealot Bellamy replaced by new head who says reproductive health issues are not ñrelevant to the missions of UNICEFî

NEW YORK, January 20, 2005 (LifeSiteNews.com) ? On Tuesday, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan announced the appointment of a Bush Administration veteran to replace Carol Bellamy as the head of the UN ChildrenÍs Fund (UNICEF). Beginning May 1, former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman will replace Bellamy who has been credited with leading the once world-renowned organization into international disrepute.

Bellamy, a Clinton Administration pick for the UNICEF post, has been slammed for years by pro-lifers for turning UNICEF into an abortion-promoting organization.

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The shift of focus initiated by Bellamy ten years ago caused the Vatican to withdraw funding from the organization in 1997 and has even been recognized as inappropriate by secular sources.

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Jim Hughes, Vice President of International Right to Life Federation responded to VenemanÍs appointment saying, ñWe are filled with cautious optimism.î In comments to LifeSiteNews.com, Hughes added, ñ We wonÍt be running out to donate to UNICEF until the it re-establishes trust as an organization that looks out for children, all children regardless of age, size or dependency ? that includes unborn children.î

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This is great news. Another small victory for the forces of Light! I hope it’s the start of a trend.

 

[Maccabees]

BillyHW:

Just saw this story on LifeSite.net. Here’s an excerpt:

This is great news. Another small victory for the forces of Light! I hope it’s the start of a trend.

No wonder the hollywood celebs are often choosing to give to this organization rather than other organizations.