Civil Society and the NGO Committee on UNICEF

The NGO Committee represents the interests and views of many child-related civil society organizations to UNICEF, and works to further the advancement in the relationship between members of civil society, particularly NGOs, with UNICEF.


A few civil society coalitions we have partnered with include:


Global March for Children
The Global March movement began with a worldwide march when thousands of people marched together to jointly put forth the message against child labour. The march, which started on January 17, 1998, touched every corner of the globe, built immense awareness and led to high level of participation from the masses. This march finally culminated at the ILO Conference in Geneva. The voice of the marchers was heard and reflected in the draft of the ILO Convention against the worst forms of child labour.

The dedicated partners of the Global March movement form an effective network around the world. Acting as vigilant observers and lobbying with governments in their region, they form the backbone of the movement.


Global Movement Mobilizes for Peace in Sudan
The NGO Committee on UNICEF has worked, and is working on promoting and encouraging Peace in the Sudan. For a few photos, take a look at our photo gallery and read our special report on the Global Movement for Children in Sudan - On the Record for Children - Volume 3, Issue 4/2


Right to Education Campaign
At the dawn of a new millennium, development NGOs and teachers unions operating in 180 countries have joined forces to launch the Global Campaign for Education (GCE). With this initiative, we seek to make governments liable for the fact that 125 million children world-wide are denied access to basic education and that moreover, one adult in every three - representing an additional 880 million people - is illiterate.


Starting Small - the Global Movement in India
In India the Global Movement for Children begins in the community! More than 85 million people have signed on to the Global Movement. At least 4.5 million are from India. The three priorities they have identified are "Education for every child," "Care for every child" and "leave no child out." Read our special web report that attempts to turn these vague ideas into every day lives, and see what they mean for ordinary people in one city of India.