Unite for Children, Unite for Peace
In just the last decade, over 2 million children have been killed as a direct result of armed conflict, and more than three times that number have been permanently disabled or seriously injured. An estimated 20 million children have been forced to flee their homes, and hundreds of thousands of young boys and girls have been forced to serve as child soldiers.
Unite for Children, Unite for Peace was launched to directly address these issues. The objective of this campaign, which UNICEF and FIFA brought to the hundreds of millions of viewers as play began in Germany for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, was to ensure that every child has the right to a peaceful world, free from conflict and abuse.
Football reaches more youth than any other recreational activity in the world. Football’s magic touch is a worldwide phenomenon that has made the sport more than just a game. It plays a major part in shaping culture in countries the world over. Harnessing the power of football, a universal language that all children understand, can translate into an effective tool to combat violence and conflict, enabling children to grow up in more peaceful societies.
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