You need to get up in the morning and say, 'Boy, I'm going to - in my own stupid way - save the world today.'

The Convention is not only a visionary document. We are reminded daily that it is an agreement that works - and its utility can be seen in the everyday use to which I have seen it increasingly being put by country after country, in policy, in practice and in law.

...in serving the best interests of children, we serve the best interests of all humanity.

New legislation has just been adopted by the International Labour Organization on the Worst Forms of Child Labor, such as bonded labour, prostitution and hazardous work.

UNICEF has repeatedly called on governments to ensure basic services for children and this includes providing food where the need exists.

Northern Uganda presents a situation of extraordinary violation of the rights of children.

You need to get up in the morning and say, 'Boy, I'm going to - in my own stupid way - save the world today.'