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The Convention on the Rights of the Child turns 20! To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the CRC, UNICEF South Africa asked the finalists of the 2009 Model United Nations competition for their thoughts on children's rights, in the form of an essay competition. The winning essay was written by Zahraa Samaai and it describes a number of interventions and ideas for improving children's knowledge about their rights. UNICEF would like to thank and congratulate all the brilliant young minds that shared their ideas and insights into children's rights. Read and view more:
Read more about the Convention >> View a photo essay on Children's Rights >>
Four South African youngsters to represent the country at ‘J8’ Summit
In the photo: Shantha Bloemen, Chief of Communications, UNICEF Africa Service Unit; Richmond Sajini, Alexander Bay High School, Northern Cape; Yumnah Jackson, Bridgetown High, Western Cape; Malathi Pillai, UNICEF Deputy Representative, Aletta Dhlamini, Brentpark High, Free State; Refilwe Tsumane, Wrenchville High School, Northern Cape and their champerone. Read more about the Junior 8 Summit>>.
UNICEF and Real Magazine highlight issues affecting young people
UNICEF and the consumer magazine, Real, have come together to highlight issues affecting young people , especially young women in their early 20's, who are Real readers. The series of one page inserts features South African celebrities like football star, Shaun Bartlett and Tshedi, lead singer from the pop group Malaika, who are UNICEF advocates for children. The series began in May and will continue through December 2008. The inserts deal with the value of sport in the development of youth. They focus on children's participation in their own development, showing ways in which children can make a difference in changing the world to make it a better place. Next month's issue will focus raising funds via an sms campaign on saving the lives of the most vulnerable among us-- infants and young children. According to recent date, Real magazine has of 65,000 subscribers and reaches a total 450,000 readers per month. Download the inserts (pdf):
PHOTO ESSAY: South Africa at the Junior 8 Summit Experiences of the four young South Africans who represented the country at the J8 Summit in Rome. [View photo essay] Make a donation |
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