UNICEF: Helping children heal from effects of conflict in Madagascar

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, 2 December 2009 The Indian Ocean island of Madagascar is a country in crisis. Since recent political unrest began this January, the country has been isolated and poverty among the people there has deepened.

During weeks of rioting and violence, over 100 people were killed and thousands injured. The impact on the country especially the youth has been devastating.

UNICEF has been working hard to help with the emotional and psychological trauma suffered by children. It is part of an effort to make sure their rights to be protected against all form of exploitation, especially violence and abuse, as outlined in article 36 of the Convention on the Rights of the child, are met.

The organizations education and child protection sectors have supported the training of social workers and the implementation of psychosocial support to both primary and secondary schools.

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• UNICEF
• Madagascar
• children
• protection
• war
• conflict
• CRC

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