Dorothy C. Kahn

Overview

Dorothy C. Kahn born Seattle, WA August 15, 1893 (d. 1955). International social worker; Chief of UN Social Welfare promoting human rights and economic welfare 1950-55; began biennial Report on the World Social Situation (RWSS); delegate to international conference on child welfare.

Quotations

"The ultimate social cost of poverty, ill health, and idleness are bound to be greater than the immediate cost of prevention and care." (Dec. 1940 report to Congress; photo Wikipedia)