In remarks from the Vatican released by the Catholic News Agency, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children, calling upon the world to respect the dignity of children. Video of his remarks is available here.

World Day of Prayer and Action for Children is reported by variety of news sources.     Continue reading Holy Father Supports the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children

 World Day of Prayer and Action for  Children was commemorated in Sudan.    Continue reading Sudan’s Ministry of Social Affairs Supports the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children

 Kul Chandra Gautam, Convening Chair, contributed an op-ed piece in the November 18 2009 eidition of Terra Viva. Continue reading Op ed by Kul Chandra Gautam

Commemorations for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children 2009 took place across the globe.  Larger events took place in Brazil, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and the United States.    Continue reading Special Feature: World Day of Prayer and Action for Children 2009

Day of Prayer and Action for Children in the news around the globe. Continue reading World Day of Prayer and Action for Children in the News

The top page of UNICEF’s website features an article about the New York launch of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children. Read about the launch and UNICEF’s participation worldwide here.