"Long before there was a UNICEF, faith communities were among the greatest advocates for the world’s neediest children, providing guidance, aid and comfort to millions of disadvantaged families. In fact, the Convention on the Rights of the Child - the most widely accepted human rights treaty in the world - reflects deeply-held values embedded within religious traditions that uphold the inherent dignity of every child and the centrality of the family in building strong communities." Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director
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UNICEF website, December 4 2013, and email from Caterina Tino on December 10 2013. Image credit: © UNICEF/NYHQ2006-1500/Giacomo Pirozzi