For over 70 years, working in 190
countries and territories the UNICEF protects the rights of every children. This
foundation believes in “all children have a right to survive, thrive and
fulfill their potential- to the benefit of a better world” (The State of
the,2017). Throughout the website, they provided their viewers with information
about their research and their reports, where they work, what they do and how
to take action. I really like how all the provided information on the site is
given in 5 different languages (UNICEF. N.d.).
The site also shares different
non-fiction stories of families around the world who live in poverty. One of
the stories that I found interesting was titled “The State of the World’s
Children in 2016”. This story was divided into 5 sections, that discuss
different day to day living situations from families around the world. The stories also provide their readers with
poverty statistics. In chapter one, they
shared a story about a 40-year-old lady from Nigeria that gave birth (3 weeks
ago) to her eighth child to stillbirth. In 2015, it was reported that roughly 1
million babies died within their first day on earth (The State of the,2017).
The foundation also provided viewers with the “5
I’s” to the pathway of equity. Information-
finding data and facts about those who are behind and working towards milestones
to achieve them. Integration-
mixing together how we approach different issues, can better help overlapping
these trends and issues. Investment-
pay close attention to the most disadvantaged children and provided them with
the opportunity to reach higher levels in life. Innovation- providing these counties with the necessities
like food, technology and, services that they need to be able to function daily
and in the future. Lastly, involvement-
working together with the government, other organizations and civil society to
address poverty. By creating ways together to lift children out of these
challenging situations (The State of the,2017).
Resources:
The State of the World's Children 2016. (2017). Retrieved
from https://www.unicef.org/sowc2016/
UNICEF Home. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.unicef.org/
I love the 5I’s. What a great and easy to follow methodology to improve the living conditions and opportunities for those in poverty conditions. Just think of how utilizing those would help here in our country as well. Particularly the Investment category. I really think that we need to invest in the education of low income areas and proudly applaud the return in the future. Thank you for sharing this!
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