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UNICEF aims to build a protective environment for children by supporting the Government in developing laws, policies and standards that safeguard children from violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect. While the gender gap is gradually closing and literacy rates have improved, many children in Cambodia still do not have access to quality education. UNICEF prioritizes education for all children as part of the Millennium Development Goals. Despite improvements over the last 30 years, health and nutrition for mothers, newborns and children remain a vexing challenge for Cambodia. Ongoing and increased effort is key to reducing maternal, infant and child mortality, and improving child development through reduction and prevention of malnutrition. UNICEF collaborates with the Royal Government of Cambodia and other partners in four programme areas called the Four Ps to reduce the number of new HIV infections, especially among children and young people, and to mitigate the impact of AIDS on families through treatment, care and support. Local governments play an integral role in efforts that improve access to better sources of drinking water, and ensure children have a safe, clean environment in which to live. UNICEF supports these village-level initiatives, which help reduce childhood disease and death by improving hygiene, sanitation and access to safe water.
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