World media launch 24-hour global broadcast on Universal Children's Day Major media organizations in the world have launched a 24-hour relay broadcast for children's rights on Universal Children's Day. • Live: Global News Day For Children "Seize opportunity" for children, says UN chief UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday called on the international community to "seize the opportunity and build a world that is fit for children" at a time when children across the globe fall victim to preventable diseases, such as malnutrition, violence and exploitation.   more top stories

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Universal Children's Day The Universal Children's Day falls on Nov. 20. Xinhua News Agency and other leading world media will provide 24-hour global coverage of Universal Children's Day in November to focus attention on the protection and welfare of children.

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News Photo Launch ceremony of State of World's Children Report Photo exhibition held in N.Y. to mark Universal Children's Day Special edition of report on "State of World's Children" issued Universal Children's Day celebrated in Washington

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