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Ending child labour in Latin America could create $235 billion net benefit – UN

23 September 2005
Eliminating child labour in Latin America within the next 20 years could generate an estimated $235 billion in net economic benefit as a result of children's improved access to universal education and better health care, according to a new study by the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO).

High mortality and malnutrition affect Muslim children most says UN children's agency

21 September 2005
Islamic States account for the world's highest child mortality rates, where 60 per cent of children who die from disease and malnutrition never make it to their first birthday, according to a joint report released today by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

Millions of children separated from families around world need standard protection, UN says

19 September 2005
he millions of children who live in foster care or are separated from their families are most at risk for abuse and exploitation, and universal standards are needed for dealing with the problem, said the Senior Adviser on Child Protection for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Alexandra Yuster.