By Joseph Manning

UNICEF UK is a registered charity raising funds and awareness to support UNICEF's work to protect child rights worldwide, in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). Unicef raise funds through donations from individuals, organisations and companies and we lobby and campaign for the fulfilment of child rights in the UK and abroad. UNICEF UK also runs programmes in schools, hospitals and local communities in the UK.child rightsUN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)schoolshospitalslocal communities

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 International aid International aid is helping to fulfil the rights of millions of children worldwide. In 1970, the richest countries in the world committed to giving 0.7 per cent of their Gross National Income (GNI) to overseas aid. Today, only five countries are meeting this target, and the UK Government has committed to reach the target by  UK child poverty Today, 3.5 million children – 1 in 3 – live in poverty in the UK. Without urgent action, the number of children living in poverty in the UK will increase as more families struggle to cope with the recession.  Climate change Children in developing countries are among the hardest hit by climate change, despite being the least responsible for it. UNICEF works to put it right, helping communities adapt to the impacts of climate change now.  Water and sanitation Thousands of children die every day because of inadequate access to safe water and sanitation services and poor hygiene practices. UNICEF works to improve water and sanitation in schools and communities.  HIV & AIDS Every day, 1,000 children are infected with HIV, most through mother-to-child transmission. UNICEF works with communities and governments around the world to prevent new infections among young people and eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

 Water and sanitation Thousands of children die every day because of inadequate access to safe water and sanitation services and poor hygiene practices. UNICEF works to improve water and sanitation in schools and communities.  HIV & AIDS Every day, 1,000 children are infected with HIV, most through mother-to-child transmission. UNICEF works with communities and governments around the world to prevent new infections among young people and eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV.  Sports Sport is important to UNICEF because it's so vital to the health and happiness of children. We work with governments and partners across the world to use sports to improve children’s lives and strengthen communities.  Sports Sport is important to UNICEF because it's so vital to the health and happiness of children. We work with governments and partners across the world to use sports to improve children’s lives and strengthen communities.