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Focusing on the needs of war-affected children

In the next 20 years, per capita world water supplies are projected to fall dramatically. Umanaka/UNEP
Worldwide, 1.1 billion people do not have access to clean water, and 2.6 billion people do not have access to basic sanitation. In addition, 2 million children die annually due to preventable water borne diseases
    ABIDJAN

    Some 50 persons from UN agencies, other international organisations, NGOs, governments and media are due to meet in Abidjan from 12 to 15 April for a Technical Workshop on Actions in favour of Children Affected by Armed Conflict in West and Central Africa.

    The workshop, organised by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), will bring together professionals who have expertise in emergency situations and armed conflict, according to a UNICEF press release.

    Its aim is to help professionals working in this field, and UNICEF field staff in particular, “to strengthen their capacity to respond to the needs and problems of children affected by armed conflicts”, the release said.

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