UNICEF executive board endorses programmes for children in 'difficult circumstances', including 'street children' and war victims.

From: UN Chronicle | Date: August 1, 1986 | Copyright information

UNICEF Executive Board endorses programmes for children in "difficult circumstances', including "street children' and war victims

Programmes to help children affected by armed conflicts, exploitation and other difficult circumstances were endorsed by the Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) at its 1986 annual meeting (New York, 14-25 April). The Board decided that UNICEF, in collaboration with concerned agencies, should play a major role within ...

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