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Young Pakistanis making a difference to the lives of flood-affected children

jesswright, Mon, Jan 24 2011 11:49 AM

UNICEF’s Naveen Qayyum reports from Bhelo, Pakistan, six months after the floods that affected over 20 million people in the country. A group of hopeful young people has contributed to the rehabilitation efforts in Pakistan, taking to the streets and working with local and international organisations to raise funds and improve the plight of flood victims.

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A special school doing the right thing

Hugh Reilly, Wed, Jan 5 2011 3:12 PM

How UNICEF’s Rights Respecting Schools Award is helping a special school in London promote positive relationships by emphasising rights and responsibilities.

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Lessons we can learn from children

jesswright, Sat, Jan 22 2011 6:11 PM

UNICEF's Naveen Qayyum reports from Jamshoro, Pakistan, six months after the devastating floods that affected over 20 million people. The cultural diversity of Pakistan can be seen in UNICEF's child-friendly spaces, where children are setting an example in their mutual respect and friendships.

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DR Congo - Children not soldiers

Cornelia Walther, Thu, Jan 20 2011 6:27 PM

Upon return to Bukavu I visit UNICEF's local NGO partner BVES, a project that addresses another illustration of abuse in DRC - the recruitment of children into armed forces or groups. The Centre of Transit and Orientation (CTO) was created in 2002, accommodating...

Fighting the cold in Pakistan

jesswright, Sun, Jan 23 2011 5:18 PM

UNICEF’s Naveen Qayyum reports from Pakistan, where five months after the floods, the onset of winter has brought new challenges to displaced people still living in temporary camps, as well as those returning home.

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