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UNICEF Executive Director Ann Veneman

Saudi Arabia: UNICEF chief voices concern over eight-year old girl’s marriage

13 April 2009
The head of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today expressed her deep concern over reports that a Saudi Arabian court has ruled that the marriage of an eight-year-old girl is legally binding.

UNICEF lauds first-ever children's rights law in Southern Sudan

9 April 2009
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has hailed the first-ever law recognizing children's rights launched today in Southern Sudan, extolling the Government for its efforts to create a society in which children can grow and develop to their full potential.
Child Soldier - Children In Armed Conflict

Greater efforts needed to protect children’s rights, says top UN official

11 March 2009
A landmark treaty adopted 20 years ago has transformed the way the world views children but greater efforts are needed to ensure that their rights are protected and advanced, the United Nations human rights chief said today.

Somalia: UN agencies launch campaign to boost child survival

26 December 2008
United Nations agencies in Somalia have launched a multi-million dollar campaign aimed at reaching more than 1.5 million children under the age of five and women of child-bearing age across the strife-torn nation with critical interventions to improve child survival rates.
Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict

Top UN official pleased that Nepal and Philippines agreed to release child soldiers

15 December 2008
A senior United Nations official today welcomed recent breakthroughs made in Nepal and the Philippines to release child soldiers.
Child Soldier - Children In Armed Conflict

Philippine rebels agree to stop fielding child soldiers, UN official says

12 December 2008
An Islamic rebel group in the Philippines will stop recruiting child soldiers and return to civilian life those already in their ranks, according to an action plan announced by a United Nations official who wrapped up a five-day mission in the country today.
Preventable injuries kill 2000 children every day

More than 2,000 children killed daily in avoidable accidents, says UN

10 December 2008
Over 2,000 children are killed daily from injuries sustained in preventable accidents and every year tens of millions more suffer injuries that often leave them with lifelong disabilities, according to a new United Nations report.
Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict

Senior UN official visits Nepal to probe release of former child soldiers

1 December 2008
A senior United Nations today began a six-day visit to Nepal, focusing on the release and reintegration of former child soldiers as well as the current use of children by armed groups and their participation in political violence.
Special Rapporteur Najat M'jid Maala

Estonia working hard to reduce child exploitation, UN human rights expert finds

24 October 2008
Estonia is taking clear steps to protect its children from prostitution, pornography and exploitation, but its young people remain at risk and continued vigilance from authorities is needed, an independent United Nations human rights expert warned today after visiting the Baltic country.

Efforts to curb child exploitation must be stepped up, says UN-backed group

20 August 2008
Further measures are necessary to curb child exploitation across East Asia and the Pacific, despite the recent positive steps taken to tackle the issue in the region, a United Nations-backed gathering said today.