Thierry Delvigne-Jean

Thierry Delvigne-Jean is Chief of Communication & Partnerships at UNICEF South Africa. He leads a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the design and management of programs and initiatives aiming to put social issues at the centre of the public agenda. He started his career with UNICEF in New York City, where he was responsible for managing the French and Spanish versions of the UNICEF’s global web site as well as global digital campaigns and initiatives. During that time, he co-led the development of Voices of Youth, UNICEF’s global website for children and youth. Through the years, he has used digital and social media to promote human rights, social change and participation. Most recently, in South Africa, he initiated a research and advocacy program aiming to explore how children and youth make use of social media and how they negotiate their safety online.