The head of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has mourned the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of the Special Olympics, paying tribute to her dedication to giving hope and opportunities to children around the world living with disabilities."While the world has lost a great visionary and leader, Mrs. Shriver's legacy lives on through her strength, determination and the organization she founded, Special Olympics," said UNICEF Executive Director Ann M. Veneman.
Mrs. Shriver, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 88, was a "tireless advocate for the rights of people with disabilities, a determined champion of children and a true friend and partner to UNICEF," the agency's head stated yesterday.
The Special Olympics founder believed that all people deserved the chance to reach their full potential, Ms. Veneman said, expressing UNICEF's condolences to her family and friends.
The agency "honors her long-lasting contribution as a true global ambassador of change in helping end discrimination one child, one community, one country at a time," she added.
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