Julia Henderson

Overview

Julia Henderson born DuQuoin, IL August 15, 1915 (d. 2013). Lifelong UN employee, 1945-70; most senior woman in power. Director, Division of Social Welfare, 1950-54; Bureau of Social Affairs, 1955-67; Technical Operations, 1967-70. Secretary General, International Planned Parenthood Federation, London, 1971-78. Received UN Populations Award, 1991.

Quotations

“Unplanned fertility is a threat to the quality of life.” (“How Many People”, Foreign Policy Assn., p. 62; photo UN)