On The Day Of The African Child, UNICEF Highlights The Importance Of Child Participation

UNICEF drew attention to the importance of child participation in schools, community action, media, and governance, highlighting in particular the importance of the 4th Junior 8 Summit in Japan next month that will give young people the opportunity to share their views directly with world leaders gathered for the G8. Today marks “The day of the African Child,” which this year is dedicated to the Right to Participate: Let Children be seen and Heard.

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