International Year of the Child

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Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 61fUnited Nations Children's Fund, published in 1978.

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5 versions · 1976–1980

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1976A/RES/3406(XXX)International year of the child

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2 topics

Children International Years

What does this mandate say?

10 operative paragraphs

Commends the Executive Director and staff of the United Nations Children's Fund for the preparatory work which has laid the foundation for a successful International Year of the Child and, in this regard, welcornes the appointment of the Special Representativc for the Ycar;

Notes with satisfaction the co-ordination being achicved through the use of the Interagency Advisory Group for the International Year of the Child, composed of representatives of concerned organizations of the United Nations system and non-governmental organizations;

Reafjirms that the major focus of the International Year of the Child is at the national level, but that this should be supported by regional and international co-operation;

Expresses its gratitude to Governments that have contributcd thus far to the administrative costs of the International Year of the Child and appeals to all Govcrnments to contributc to its financing;

Requests ali United Nations bodies concerned,

including the specialized agencies, to keep thc United N ations Children's Fund informed of their respective programmes for the International Year of the Child ami, in this regard, requests the Fund, as the lead agency, to prepare a report for the General Assembly at its thirty-third session on the activities being undertaken in the United Nations system;

Stresses the importance of the active participation of non-governmental organizations and the public, at both the international and national levels, in support of the International Year of the Child;

Invites Governments to inform the United Nations Children's Fund on activities undertaken in their country to promote the objectives of the International Y ear of the Child;

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Requests the Secretary-General, in co-operation with the United Nations Children's Fund, to publicize the International Year of the Child and its aims and objectives in both developing and developed countries;

Decides to consider further the preparations for the International Year of the Child at its thirty-third session and to observe the Year by holding a special debate in plcnary meeting on the situation of children in the world at its thirty-fourth session;

Expresses the hope that Governments, nongovernmental organizations and the public will respond generously with contributions to attain the objectives of the International Year of the Child and, through thc United Nations Children's Fund and other channels of externa] aid, to increase substantially the rcsourccs available for serviccs benefiting childrcn.

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