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The Progress of Nations describes what becomes possible when nations invest in children's well being and protect their rights. Children are now less likely to be left mentally impaired because of iodine deficiency; more children are enrolled in school now than 10 years ago; polio is on the verge of eradication. But the publication recounts also the great distances the world must still travel because of poverty, debt, wars, inadequate commitment or unequal social development. In this 2000 edition HIV/AIDS is one of the central topics. It emphasizes that in many developing countries, silence and lack of proper information, continues to hamper efforts to check the fast and deadly spread of AIDS. 2.5 million children's lives are saved each year thanks to immunization, but there are still 30 million infants not protected by routine vaccination in developing countries. The Progress of Nations clearly outlines through statistical profiles what countries have been able to achieve of the year 2000 goals agreed upon by almost all nations at the 1990 World Summit for Children.It portrays, in sharp detail, the development challenges the world faces at the start of the 21st century. Over the past eight years, The Progress of Nations has recorded the world's progress towards giving all children the chance to live a decent life using as benchmarks the goals set at the 1990 World Summit for Children and the rights enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. ... Read more

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The present publication contains the eight General Comments issued by the Committee by September 2006, and the CD-ROM accompanying the text includes all the Concluding Observations adopted by the Committee between 1993 and 2006 in relation to State Parties reports presented by all countries of the world. The CD-ROM also includes the status of ratification of the Convention and its two Optional Protocols, as well as the text of the reservations and/or declarations made by States Parties at the time of signature and ratification of those legal instruments. ... Read more

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The 2008 report examines the state of child survival and primary health care for children, with a strong emphasis on trends in child mortality. It appraises the lessons learned in child survival over the past century. The centerpiece of the report looks at several of the most promising approaches-community partnerships, the continuum of care framework and health-system strengthening for out-comes-to reach those mothers, new borns and children who are currently excluded from essential interventions. By highlighting examples from countries and districts where these have been successful, as well as exploring the main challenges to their expansion, this report offers practical ways to jump-start the progress. ... Read more

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This publication is an inspiring insight into the lives of women who overcome the enormous challenge of living in Sudan, a country torn apart by a brutal civil war, to become leaders and peacemakers in their societies.The book provides us with information on the status of women living in areas where the war is still going on, including internally displaced women and those living in refugee camps. It also covers the status of women living in peaceful regions of the country with regards to workload, legal rights, education and health. The impact of HIV and AIDS, abductions, sexual violence and trauma is also examined.A colorful photo display is included. ... Read more

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This Innocenti Digest examines the social dynamics of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). In communities where it is practiced, FGM/C is an important part of girls and womens cultural gender identity. The procedure imparts a sense of pride, of coming of age and a feeling of community membership. Moreover, not conforming to the practice stigmatizes and isolates girls and their families, resulting in the loss of their social status. The social expectations surrounding FGM/C represent a major obstacle to families who might otherwise wish to abandon the practice. This Innocenti Digest is a contribution to a growing movement to end the practice around the world. ... Read more

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The present publication reviews the problem of non-registration in conflict-affected countries while drawing on case studies to analyze successful or promising initiatives to ensure registration. The ultimate goal is to assist practitioners in the field in conflict and post-conflict environments to promote emerging encouraging practices in ensuring the right of the child to birth registration and thereby to the enjoyment of many rights. ... Read more

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The countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union are going through immense changes, and the people who are most affected by these changes are the women and children of the region. This publication provides information on the social and economic trends affecting children and families in the region.This year's report gives a special focus on the experiences of girls and women during the transition. It highlights the role of women in regional progress and the obstacles they face. Women in Transition cover a broad range of issues, including women's participation in the emerging market economy and democratic governments, female access to health and education, trends in family formation and violence against women and girls. The statistical annex presents data on 27 transition countries and includes 130 indicators on social and economic trends. ... Read more

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This second Innocenti Report Card focuses on child death by injury in the member countries of the OECD. It presents, for the first time, a standardized league table ranking 26 of the world's richest nations according to their injury death rates for children aged 1 to 14.Even though child injury death rates have been falling for more than two decades, it would be wrong to conclude that the problem is simply going away. International comparisons in this publication dramatically demonstrate that most countries still have a long way to go. It is hoped that this report will be a cause for a policy change leading to further reductions in child injuries. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Westchester County Business Journal, published by Westfair Communications, Inc. on December 14, 1992. The length of the article is 880 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: UNICEF decision expected in February. (United Nations Children's Education Fund's possible relocation to New Rochelle, New York)
Author: Caryn A. McBride
Publication: Westchester County Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 14, 1992
Publisher: Westfair Communications, Inc.
Volume: v31Issue: n51Page: p1(2)

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