Africa: Day of the African Child - Children in Dire Straits

29 June 2010
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"We must put the best interests of children at the heart of every political and social decision making as well as at the centre of our day-to-day activities and engagements. We can build a world favourable for children, if each one of us does his part and considers that the welfare of children is our own responsibility."

This is a quotation from Kofi Anan, former Secretary General of the United Nations.

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