UNICEF and FIFA's Goals for Girls! Campaign PSA: English

NEW YORK, USA, 7 September 2007 -- In the run-up to the FIFA Women's World Cup China 2007, which takes place from 10 through 30 September, UNICEF has launched a new set of dynamic public service announcements.

Football is the world's most popular sport, and UNICEF has found that the game is an excellent way to reach out to girls -- providing them with role models as well as opportunities to mix with their peers, enjoy the sense of achievement that comes with success in sport, and challenge gender stereotypes.

To read the full story, visit: http://www.unicef.org/china2007/index_40818.html

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Sports

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• UNICEF
• Cup
• FIFA
• football
• futbol
• girls
• soccer
• World

[UmaakuKyarorin]

1:04 That smile was really beutiful!

[nicksly]

Very inspiring work.

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[flowgrr24]

Children have so many needs and issues around the world that needs a lot of attention. We're still living in the women's/girls' era which puts strong emphasis on the needs and rights for women and girls. But what about the boys? I recall reading an article about the past few decades, the neglect of needs of young boys; girls were beign put on a pedastal. What about true equality? Don't get me wrong, I think

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[flowgrr24]

UNICEF is a great organization but I am having a hard time finding videos here on a focus for boys.

This is a thought I'm putting out here- if any feed back, message me.