Young activists ‘do the talking’ as UN marks World Children’s Day

November 20, 2019 chhaymam@chhaymam.com Free International People Search, Free International Public Directory, Free People Finder, International People Search 0

Children were both seen and heard in the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, World Children’s Day, during a celebration to commemorate 30 years since the adoption of a milestone treaty that protects their rights.

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November 20, 2019 at 11:47AM
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