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Infancy and adolescence  | Useful info   International and Regional Organizations NGO Committee on UNICEF The NGO Committee on UNICEF brings together over 100 NGOs that are working for children. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict The Mandate of this Special Representative of the Secretary-General is to promote the protection, rights and wellbeing of children at every phase of conflict: preventively before conflict erupts, in the midst of conflict, and in post-conflict situations. UN and Partners on Children UN and Partners on Youth United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) UNICEF helps children get the care and stimulation they need in the early years of life and encourages families to educate girls as well as boys. It strives to reduce childhood death and illness and to protect children in the midst of war and natural disaster.   more useful info ...  Infancy and adolescence International NGOs and Networks Information Resources	International NGOs and Networks Information Resources   People    African Descendants    Disabilities    Gender    Indigenous Peoples    Infancy and adolescence    Migration    Sexual diversity Society Environment Communication Globalization   Children's Rights Centre The Children's Rights Centre is committed to establishing a sustainable children's rights culture in the context of human rights principles. South Africa. Akanksha Organization dedicated to work with underprivileged children in Mumbai. India. Johannesburg Child Welfare Society The Society offers a wide range of services to abused, abandoned and neglected children. It is involved in various projects in the community such as early childhood development programmes and a Life Skills programme for girls. South Africa. The Child Protection Society The society was initiated by a group of concerned citizens to "promote the well being of children and protect them from cruelty, neglect or suffering. Zimbabwe. Go to NGO directory Selected news Infancy and adolescence - Mon Nov 05 2007 Statement on child labour in GAP Brand buyers have a responsibility to ensure that their sourcing and purchasing practices don’t encourage sweatshop abuses and child labour. Source: Maquila Solidarity Network Social Development /Infancy and adolescence /Gender - Mon Dec 11 2006 Gender bias increases poverty Inequality at home between men and women leads to poorer health for the children and greater poverty for the family. Eliminating gender discrimination and empowering women will have a profound and positive impact on the survival and well-being of children, according to a new UNICEF report. Source: BBC See more ...

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