Hand in hand. (Partnerships).(professional soccer and Unicef campaign against child labor)(Brief Article)

From: UN Chronicle | Date: June 1, 2002 | Copyright information

At this year's World Cup, the focus will be on more than just soccer. UNICEF and FIFA have agreed to dedicate the event to children. Portuguese soccer player Luis Figo, world footballer of the year in 2001, has been named UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

Another UN agency is linking the sport to its own mandate. The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched its latest campaign against exploitative child labour practices to coincide with the start of the 2002 African Cu...

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