20 Years - The Convention on the Rights of the Child

Advocates

Ishmael Beah

Author and human rights spokesperson Ishmael Beah speaks about the right children have to be protected from the violence and brutality of armed conflict.

 
Mia Farrow

Actress, humanitarian activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Mia Farrow speaks about the right of children to be protected from abuse and exploitation.

 
Maria Guleghina

World-acclaimed Russian opera singer Maria Guleghina, a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2008, speaks about how you can help put a stop to child trafficking and exploitation.

 
Angélique Kidjo

Singer, songwriter and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Angélique Kidjo speaks about the right of children to live in a world free from violence. In English and French.

 
Lang Lang

Classical pianist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Lang Lang speaks about the right children have to play. In English and Chinese.

 
Ewan McGregor

Actor Ewan McGregor, a UNICEF Ambassador since 2004, speaks out about a child's right to health and getting involved with the fight against AIDS.  

 
Ricardo Montaner

Argentine-Venezuelan singer-songwriter Ricardo Montaner talks about ensuring the rights of “invisible” children living with disabilities around the world. In Spanish.

 
Youssou N'Dour

Singer, composer and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Youssou N'Dour speaks about how malaria continues to threaten children's right to health.  In English and French.

 
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan

Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan, UNICEF's Eminent Advocate for Children, speaks about the right of all girls and boys to realize their full potential through education.  In English and Arabic.

 
Claudia Schiffer

Supermodel, businesswoman and UNICEF UK Ambassador Claudia Schiffer speaks about the right of all children to get a quality education.  In English and German.

 

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