State of the World's Children

State of the World's Children

Author: UNICEF.

Publisher: UNICEF

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9280644424

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On 20 November 2009, the global community celebrates the 20th anniversary of the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the unique document that sets international standards for the care, treatment and protection of all individuals below age 18. To celebrate this landmark, the United Nations Children's Fund is dedicating a special edition of its flagship report The State of the World's Children to examining the Convention's evolution, progress achieved on child rights, challenges remaining, and actions to be taken to ensure that its promise becomes a reality for all children.


State of the World's Children

State of the World's Children

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Publisher: UNICEF

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9280644459

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On 20 November 2009, the global community celebrates the 20th anniversary of the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the unique document that sets international standards for the care, treatment and protection of all individuals below age 18. To celebrate this landmark, the United Nations Children's Fund is dedicating a special edition of its flagship report The State of the World's Children to examining the Convention's evolution, progress achieved on child rights, challenges remaining, and actions to be taken to ensure that its promise becomes a reality for all children. The statistical tables presented in this volume assist in meeting the demand for timely, reliable, comparable and comprehensive data on the state of the world's children.


Complex Emergencies

Complex Emergencies

Author: David Keen

Publisher: Polity

Published: 2008-01-22

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0745640192

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Analysing the abusive systems that surround and produce humanitarian disasters, this text gives particular attention to the economic, political and psychological functions of civil conflicts and humanitarian disasters.


The Humanitarian Response Index (HRI) 2009

The Humanitarian Response Index (HRI) 2009

Author: DARA (Development Assistance Research Associates)

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-01-08

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0230250424

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Over 350 million people are affected each year by disaster and conflict. The international community is often unable to respond effectively to these crises. This report provides an independent examination of donor performance with the aim of improving the effectiveness of aid, and promoting greater accountability of donors.


State of the World's Children 2013

State of the World's Children 2013

Author: UNICEF.

Publisher: UN

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789280646566

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One in every seven children is disabled. Children with disabilities are among the most likely to be marginalized, poor and vulnerable. UNICEF is committed to improving the lives of children, particularly those who face the greatest disadvantages. The report will investigate the web of barriers disabled children face: discrimination, harmful norms and the lack of accurate information. The report will analyse and provide good-practice guidance on: inclusive health and education; prevention; nutrition; protection from violence, exploitation and abuse; emergency response; institutionalization; and the role of appropriate technology and infrastructure


Progress for Children

Progress for Children

Author: UNICEF.

Publisher: UNICEF

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9280641948

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The sixth issue of Progress for Children reports on the status of child-specific targets set by world leaders at the May 2002 UN General Assembly Special Session on Children. This special edition examines more than 35 key indicators in the four broad areas identified at the Special Session as requisite to building ’A World Fit for Children'. It also analyses the Millennium Development Goals and provides information on the state of child protection.