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New U.N. report released on World AIDS Day
NEW YORK, 1 December 2008 – Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve the prospects for survival of newborn babies exposed to HIV, according to a report...

World Congress Against the Sexual Exploitation comes to a close in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, 28 November 2008 - The sexual exploitation of children is not inevitable. That was the message coming out of Rio de Janeiro...

Juvenile justice discussed at conference of judges in South East Europe
SKOPJE, 28 November 2008 - UNICEF, Representative, Mr. Sheldon Yett and Deputy Minister of Justice, Mr. Ibrahim Ibrahimi opened...

UNICEF concerned about situation of children and women in CAR
GENEVA, 26 November 2008 - While fighting in neighboring DRC has received a lot of attention, the humanitarian situation in the Central...

World gathers to reinvigorate fight against sexual exploitation of children
RIO DE JANEIRO, 25 November 2008 - Nearly 3,000 participants from over 125 countries are in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to exchange lessons...

President Chissano launches report “The State of Africa’s Children 2008”
NAIROBI, 25 November 2008 - UNICEF’s inaugural report The State of Africa’s Children 2008 was launched today by Former President...

World Congress III Against the Sexual Exploitation of Children & Adolescents
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UNICEF welcomes new initiative to aid children affected by conflict
NEW YORK, 20 November 2008 – As the world commemorates Universal Children’s Day, UNICEF today welcomes the launch of a new group...

Young conflict survivors launch network for children caught in war
NEW YORK, 20 November 2008 – “We, a group of former child soldiers and survivors of armed conflict in different capacities, are pleased...