After a hero’s welcome at the Children’s Forum, Nelson Mandela receives the 94 million ‘Say Yes for Children’ pledge tally.

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Children call for action as Special Session opens

Kofi Annan admits the world has failed children; child delegates offer partnership in building a better future
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Chess whizz Anatoly Karpov helps launch campaign

A new network aims to eliminate iodine deficiency disorders around the world by the year 2005.
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Audrey Hepburn's work for the world's children honoured

Stars gather at unveiling of statue to honour Audrey Hepburn's work as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
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World must protect its most vulnerable children

Governments must do more to protect orphans and children in institutions or detention centres, experts urge.
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• General Assembly begins 3-day Special Session on Children. More
• UN press releases

• GA Plenary statement from the Children's Forum: text, video (Real)
• More statements

• Video: Carol Bellamy, 8 May press briefing
• More webcasts

More official coverage

• In video
• In pictures

Young diarists

Abigail, 16, from the Philippines is one of four young leaders we will be following throughout the week as they participate in the Children's Forum and other events of the Special Session.
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Additional coverage

• The Child Rights Information Network is preparing daily updates (PDF).

• 'A World for Children' - BBC World Service highlights the Special Session

• The NGO Committee on UNICEF produces On the Record for Children. 8 May 2002 issue.