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Young delegates' hopes are high as 'Junior 8' Summit opens in Japan (Jul 3)
HOKKAIDO, Japan, 3 July 2008 – The Junior 8 Summit opened yesterday with thunderous performance by young local drummers at a traditional ceremony in Hokkaido, Japan. The meeting brings together a group of children and young people who promise to make an even bigger noise on the world stage.


'The Survival Project': CNN programme shines spotlight on UNICEF work (Jul 3)
NEW YORK, USA, 3 July 2008 – UNICEF will be the focus of a special global broadcast on CNN and CNN International this Sunday.


Niger: A new chance for homeless youths and juvenile offenders (Jul 3)
NIAMEY, Niger, 2 July 2008 – Souley, 16, lives on the streets of Niamey, Niger's capital. He spends most days at the local Educative, Preventive and Judiciary Service (SEJUP) centre, where he is learning skills that will enable him to earn a living and stay out of trouble.


Malaysia: Reaching out to indigenous pre-schoolers in remote regions (Jul 3)
KAMPUNG PETA, Malaysia, 2 July 2008 – The ancient jungle of Endau-Rompin National Park, deep in Peninsular Malaysia, is home to rare species of birds, butterflies and rhinoceros, as well as a diverse range of plant life. It is also the traditional home of the Orang Asli, or 'original people', the indigenous inhabitants of Malaysia.


Afghanistan: Repairing the juvenile justice system (Jul 4)
KABUL, Afghanistan, 1 July 2008 – A recent report on juvenile justice in Afghanistan notes that there is a long way to go towards realizing fair and child-friendly system in the country.


Switzerland: Iraqi children tell their stories through music at UNICEF-sponsored event (Jul 4)
GENEVA, Switzerland, 1 July 2008 – The opening notes of a piano concerto recently brought a touch of sunshine to Geneva's unseasonably grey summer skies. Passers-by near the city's famous Palais des Nations turned their heads to get a glimpse of the musician.


United Arab Emirates: Arab Media Award on Child Rights initiated to honour outstanding achievements (Jul 4)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 30 June 2008 – A new annual award is being initiated this year to recognize media stories that accurately depict the situation of children and young people in the Arab nations of the Middle East.


Central African Republic: Mia Farrow sees children returning to schools (Jul 4)
KAGA BANDORO-KABO, Central African Republic, 27 June 2008 – On a recent visit to the northern regions of CAR, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador witnessed first-hand how schools have begun to reopen, improving the lives of children affected by conflict here.


Democratic Republic of the Congo: 'Not by Bombs and Bullets' – overcoming the legacy of violence (Jul 3)
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, 26 June 2008 – The road to Rutshuru runs past hazy active volcanoes and silver lakes. It would be the stuff travel brochures are made of – that is, if this route on the eastern edge of DRC, flush with Rwanda, wasn't literally lined with the hardware of a war few understand.


Timor-Leste: Jackie Chan brings a message of peace and harmony to young people (Jul 3)
DILI, Timor-Leste, 26 June 2008 – On a visit here this week, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Jackie Chan inspired young people in Timor-Leste with a special message about using martial arts as a peaceful, unifying force.