UNICEF: Protecting children's rights in Somalia

HARGEISA, Somalia, 29 November 2007 -- The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) turned 18 last week -- a momentous occasion for children all around the world. It was of particular interest to youths in Somalia, one of only two countries in the world that have not ratified the CRC.

Somalia has been in conflict for the past 16 years and many children in the country have grown up not knowing what it means to have the right to education, clean water or protection.

Despite the lack of an official treaty, UNICEF is still supporting activities in Somalia that pave the way for the realization of children's rights.

At the official level, UNICEF is engaged in advocacy with members of parliament, government ministries and civil society representatives to promote the Convention.

To read the full story, visit: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/somalia_41976.html

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[dayspeace]

This is an eye opener of how we should value our rights and protect them. Actions to help this children should be made.

[LindaVistaFarms]

Can Unicef educate these people on abstinence and birth control?

[CushiticSomalianMale]

bless the unicef for their righteous work, helping my Somalian Kushite people, the last remaining Kushite tribe of africa = the SOMALi

[arialroller]

Though UNICEF is doing good work, it differentiates between male child and female child.

It gives priority to girl child over boys. The reason for this is feminists are controlling the UNICEF.

[cyberdodo3]

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[slyroxas]

What they are doing is totally wrong those people are here to die for our entertainment.. Gosh

[mo32bkm]

thank you unicef what you are doing is right

[Maakhiri]

WELL DONE UNICEF