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The UN: Making A Positive Impact Around the World


UN_Day_2008In its 63 years in existence, the United Nations has been a powerful force for good in the lives of hundreds of millions of people all over the world.  Whether protecting refugees or eradicating diseases, feeding the hungry or defending the environment, promoting justice or keeping the peace, the UN and UN agencies are responsible for many of the achievements that have made this world a better, safer, and more prosperous place to live. 

Here are just a few examples of the positive work that the UN has undertaken -- and from which we have all benefited.

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UNICEF, having demobilized some 30,000 child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 2004, calls for the release of the projected 3,500 children still with armed groups. ( 3:27 min. )
 
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