rights

Deputy Secretary-General urges renewed political commitment to children's rights

11 June 2001
As government representatives gathered in New York to lay the groundwork for an upcoming forum on children's rights, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fréchette today urged a renewed political push to meet the needs of the world's young people.

New UNICEF report shows progress - and setbacks - in fight for children's rights

7 June 2001
The world has achieved significant progress over the past decade in reaching international goals for helping children, but setbacks along the way threaten to undermine earlier gains, according to a report released today by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).