UNICEF to launch anti-child abuse campaign for MalaysiansMEDIA ADVISORY § In 2008, an average of 7 children were reported to be abused daily in Malaysia § UNICEF's 'people's campaign' to kick-off with a plea from children for protection against abuse § One-stop centre for child abuse info to go 'live' at http://www.uniteagainstabuse.my/ KUALA LUMPUR, 30 September 2010 – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) invites your media reporter and photographer / TV crew to attend and cover: What: When: Who: § Mr. Hans Olsen, UNICEF Representative to Malaysia § Celebrity hosts Asha Gill and Naz Rahman § Celebrity Campaign Advocates to be announced at the Launch § Celebrities, NGOs and Campaign partners are amongst the guests for the launch Where: Why: In response to this alarming trend, UNICEF will launch the “Get on Board” public campaign, a two-month initiative, to drive home the message of child protection with a rallying call to action: ‘Raise your hand. Stop child abuse now!’ The digitally-driven Campaign, a first by UNICEF in the region, aims to unite 100,000 Malaysians to express their support for action and to learn and respond to child abuse. A special website will go live on 6 October. The website initially in English, will also be made available in Bahasa Malaysia by early November. http://www.uniteagainstabuse.my/ Photo Opportunity: For more information, please contact: Indra Kumari Nadchatram Juana Jaafar Fara Zahri
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