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UNICEF appeals for media partners to Get on Board! Get on Board, Malaysians. Stop child abuse REMARKS BY MR. HANS OLSEN, UNICEF Representative to Malaysia UNICEF to launch anti-child abuse campaign for Malaysians

UNICEF appeals for media partners to Get on Board!

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KUALA LUMPUR, 30 August 2010 –UNICEF is looking for media owners to join its Get on Board campaign which aims to inspire Malaysians to act against child abuse. A website will help to create awareness and provide tips on how to protect children. View

Get on Board, Malaysians. Stop child abuse

posted on: 2010-10-06

KUALA LUMPUR, 6 October 2010 – Putting an end to child abuse is a shared responsibility, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) highlighted today during the launch of its ‘Get on Board’ campaign. The two-month initiative drives home the message of child protection with a rallying call to action: ‘Raise your hand. Stop child abuse now!’ and aims to unite 100,000 Malaysians in time for the finale on Human Rights Day in December. Read more

REMARKS BY MR. HANS OLSEN, UNICEF Representative to Malaysia

posted on: 2010-10-06

A child is being abused. We read about it in the paper and are horrified. How can anyone do such a thing to a small child?! How can this happen in our society?

Sometimes we may actually get closer and may see or hear something that could well be abuse. But is it really? Quickly the moment has passed. And what can we do about it anyway? Read more

UNICEF to launch anti-child abuse campaign for Malaysians

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MEDIA ADVISORY * KUALA LUMPUR, 30 September 2010 – In 2008, 7 children on average were reported to be abused in Malaysia. UNICEF invites media to join us for the launch of our people’s campaign – Get on Board — aimed at ending child abuse in the country. View