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Day of the African Child

This is celebrated on June 16th every year.

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Day of the African Child 2018: leaving no one behind

Day of the African Child 2018: leaving no one behind

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Code Clubs girls in Uganda reflect equality theme of Day of the African Child

Code Clubs girls in Uganda reflect equality theme of Day of the African Child

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Day of the African Child 2017: news and views as campaigners stand up for children's rights

Day of the African Child 2017: news and views as campaigners stand up for children's rights

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Technology a key tool in recognising Ugandan girls’ right to learn

Technology a key tool in recognising Ugandan girls’ right to learn

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Day of the African Child 2016: our Global Youth Ambassadors stand up for children’s rights

Day of the African Child 2016: our Global Youth Ambassadors stand up for children’s rights

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Day of the African Child 2015 blog: standing up for children and against child marriage

Day of the African Child 2015 blog: standing up for children and against child marriage

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Review of 2014: A momentous year for A World at School

Review of 2014: A momentous year for A World at School

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African Union commissioner: we must listen to the voices of our young people

African Union commissioner: we must listen to the voices of our young people

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"We will make a difference - everyone wins when an African child thrives"

"We will make a difference - everyone wins when an African child thrives"

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"While I may have made a small difference in these children’s lives, they have left an indelible mark on me"

"While I may have made a small difference in these children’s lives, they have left an indelible mark on me"

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"Being a Global Youth Ambassador has inspired me to support young people to see education as the only way forward"

"Being a Global Youth Ambassador has inspired me to support young people to see education as the only way forward"

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"Good life starts with good health and good education starts with good health"

"Good life starts with good health and good education starts with good health"

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Millions of children left behind at every developmental milestone (October 2016)

​This report offers a snapshot of early childhood development in Africa. This snapshot of equity shows how much more there is to do to ensure every child has the best start in life.