A follow-up posting from UNICEF regarding their September 23 Breakfast of Champions for Early Childhood Development. This posting includes a graphic summary of the ideas and commitments expressed by the participants, as well as a direct link to a recorded webcast of the event.
On 23 September, UNICEF hosted a historic event that brought together the President of Chile, leaders of four United Nations organizations, eight country ministers, representatives from at least 28 countries, company executives, prominent academics, media, and the first ladies of Colombia and Honduras.
The Breakfast of Champions for Early Childhood Development saw eight prominent speakers express their commitment to serving as ‘champions’ for early childhood development. They expressed their support for programmes and policies that could be implemented early in life across sectors including health, nutrition, education and protection.
Children practice rhymes during class at supported by UNICEF in Rangamati, Bangladesh.
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A webcast of the Breakfast of Champions event is available here.
The high-profile gathering represents a shift in the goalposts for early childhood development, marking the extent to which the issue has taken a central role in efforts to improve the lives of children.
Dr Michelle…
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