UNICEF: "Progress for Children" focuses on child protection

NEW YORK, USA, 5 October 2009 Children around the world are experiencing fundamental infringements of their human rights, and suffering physical and psychological harm that has wide-reaching, sometimes irreparable effects.

These are some of the conclusions reached by a new UNICEF report, Progress for Children: A Report Card on Child Protection, released by Executive Director Ann M. Veneman in Tokyo.

A society cannot thrive if its youngest members are forced into early marriage, abused as sex workers or denied their basic rights, said Veneman. Understanding the extent of abuses of childrens rights is a first step to building an environment where children are protected and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

To read more, visit http://www.unicef.org/protection/index_51312.html

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