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Social Issues
February 01, 2007
At the Children’s World Water Forum, a Girl From Kenya Shares Her Views
Blue Chevigny, UNICEF
MEXICO CITY, Mexico, 20 March 2006 – Yesterday, a delegation of African children attended the 4th World Water Forum, where adult decision-makers are meeting to raise awareness about global water issues. The young people have been participating in the Children’s World Water Forum, which is also being held here this week. They were determined to draw attention to their concerns as young people about water, sanitation and hygiene on their continent.
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Education
February 01, 2007
Singing For Sanitation: Teen In Rural Nepal Teaches Her Village About Water Safety
Claire Hajaj, UNICEF
MEXICO CITY, Mexico, 27 March 2006 – At the Children’s World Water Forum here last week, children from around the globe reported to one another on their water projects. Some of them were shy at first, but over the course of the week they became more and more outspoken. One impressive young person was Shanta Chaudhary, 14, who comes from remote Dhikpur village in the Dang District of Nepal.
Activism
February 01, 2007
Aminata Palme: Child Activist - Future Leader
UNICEF - Voices of Youth
Aminata Palmer is an 11-year old girl who lives in Sierra Leone. According to Aminata, the leaders of her country believe that children should be seen, but not heard. However, Aminata advocates, “If you love children, you can listen to children”.
Human Rights
February 01, 2007
“I’m being returned to a place I don’t know..”
Ginisha Sadasivan and Annabel McLeod - Headliners.org
17-year-old Alem is an unaccompanied asylum seeker; who will be forced to return to a country she escaped from and where she knows no-one.
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