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March - 2009

When child sexual abuse is present, indifference is acceptance
By Nils Kastberg, UNICEf’s Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean

Every hour, every day, 228 children (1) – and especially girls – are sexually exploited in Latin America and the Caribbean. On World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse we have to raise our voices against this social scourge. This date reminds of the urgent need to guarantee the right of children and adolescents to fully enjoy their rights in a protective environment. It’s time to recognize the magnitude of this problem, and act accordingly.

World Water Day and the need for global action on safe water and sanitation

NEW YORK, 19 March 2009 – As World Water Day 2009 approaches on 22 March, UNICEF-supported water, sanitation and hygiene projects are working to improve child health and survival in more than 90 developing countries.

More than 100 thousand inhabitants benefiting from
Cauca comprehensive water, sanitation and hygiene project

In Colombia, 82% of the Afro-descendant population of 4.3 million persons has unsatisfied basic needs, and these figures are even more critical in the department of Cauca.

UNICEF Executive Director in visit to Jordan on first leg of regional mission

AMMAN, 3 March 2009 – UNICEF Executive Director, Ann M. Veneman, concluded a 2-day visit to Jordan which focused on the country’s innovative approaches to child protection and education.

EMERGENCY IN COLOMBIA FROM HEAVY RAINS

Given the serious rainy season emergency that is punishing the country, and which to date has left more than a million persons affected, including more than half a million children, what measures do you think should be taken to prevent a rain emergency? What would you suggest so that all of us together can help and give support for the affected populations?