The nations of the world ranked according to their achievements in child
health, nutrition, education, family planning, and progress for women.
The day will come
when the progress of nations will be
judged not by their military or economic
strength, nor by the splendour of
their capital cities and public buildings,
but by the well-being of their peoples:
by their levels of health, nutrition and education; by their opportunities to earn a fair reward for their labours; by their ability to participate in the decisions that affect their lives; by the respect that is shown for their civil and political liberties;
by the provision that is made for those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged; and by
the protection that is afforded to the growing minds and bodies of their children.
The Progress of Nations, published annually
by the United Nations Children's Fund, is a contribution towards that day.
