Mary Pillsbury Lord
/Overview
Mary Pillsbury Lord born Minneapolis, MN November 14, 1904 (d. 1978). Organizer and chair of US Commission on UNICEF, 1947; US representative to UN Human Rights Commission, 1953; US representative to UN General Assembly, 1953-61; President, International Rescue Committee.
Quotations
"To inform people of the needs of children in developing countries; to create an awareness of the diversity of human cultures, of the commonality of human needs and interests and of the responsibility to share in the world's resources and benefits." (Purpose of US Committee for UNICEF; photo abbottwashborn.com)