We've all learned about this disease since it was first discovered several years ago in Europe. And so I think we've learned from the European experience.

Veneman continued the work of her predecessors to enhance the following:


State of the World’s Children
Each year UNICEF releases its flagship report The State of the World’s Children which brings to light the plight of children particularly in developing countries and statistics that demonstrate progress hope and challenges around the world. Measles mortality has also declined by more than 90% in sub-Saharan Africa alone since 2000 and polio is on the brink of elimination with only four remaining endemic countries in the world. Along with WHO the World Bank and UNFPA UNICEF is accelerating maternal health interventions in the highest burden countries.

She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. A lawyer by training Veneman has practiced law in Washington DC and California including being a deputy public defender.