At a glance: Costa Rica

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UNICEF and 'Fútbol por la Vida' partner to raise awareness about child rights in Costa Rica
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, 10 July 2008 – More than 300 children from various indigenous and socially excluded communities participated in the inauguration of the UNICEF-supported project ‘Learn About Your Rights, Playing’ at Peace Park in Costa Rica last month.

Costa Rican students exchange toy weapons for sporting equipment and notebooks
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, 10 June 2008 – In the Los Cuadros section of Goicoechea, in Costa Rica’s San José province, violence is a major impediment to children’s education.

Costa Rican children score a goal against adversity
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, 17 April 2008 – Under the theme ‘A goal against adversity’, 180 poor adolescents from all over the country met in the National Stadium of Costa Rica to participate in the Second Presidential Delegates Tournament. The event was held to promote child and adolescent rights, especially for children who are victims of abuse and exclusion.

XIV Latin American Summit: Investing in education to break the poverty cycle
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, 20 November 2004 –   Under the theme Educar para progresar (‘Education for progress’), heads of state from Latin America, Spain and Portugal met at the XIV Latin American Summit, held here from 19 to 20 November. UNICEF was also present, and called for an increase in social investment to ensure that all children in Latin America are able to attend school. The goal is to break the vicious cycle of poverty that denies individuals their rights and the opportunities they need to develop.