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The Convention on the Rights of the Child was ratified 18 years ago, on 20 November 1989. For this landmark anniversary, UNICEF has launched the 'CRC@18' campaign to raise awareness about child rights and the impact of the Convention. Here is one in a series of related stories.HARGEISA, Somalia, 29 November 2007 -- The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) turned 18 last week -- a momentous occasion for children all around the world. It was of particular interest to youths in Somalia, one of only two countries in the world that have not ratified the CRC.Somalia has been in conflict for the past 16 years and many children in the country have grown up not knowing what it means to have the right to education, clean water or protection.Despite the lack of an official treaty, UNICEF is still supporting activities in Somalia that pave the way for the realization of children's rights.At the official level, UNICEF is engaged in advocacy with members of parliament, government ministries and civil society representatives to promote the Convention. Where children need support on a daily basis, UNICEF works in communities with health workers, teachers, non-governmental organizations, media professionals and children themselves to make child rights a reality.To read the full story, visit: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/somalia_41976.html

• Release Date

  Dec 21, 2007

• Runtime

  01:09