The State of the World's Children 2002: Leadership

This issue of The State of the World's Children calls for leadership from all continents and all sectors of society.

It illustrates the many and varied ways that people have shown their commitment to children's welfare.

The Report emphasizes the need to give children the best possible start in life, to ensure that every child completes a basic education, and to involve children - adolescents in particular - in the decisions that affect their lives.

The State of the World's Children notes that no single government or organization can achieve those goals on their own, but together we can build a world fit for children.

This report includes statistical data, text figures, maps and excerpts from the regional high level meetings that were held in 2000-2001 in preparation for the Special Session on Children.