THE TASK

At present over 100 million children are without basic schooling and two-thirds of them are girls. The provision of basic education and literacy for all are among the most important contributions that can be made to the development of the world’s children.

Half a million mothers die each year from causes related to children. Safe motherhood must be promoted in all possible ways. Emphasis must be placed on responsible planning of family size and on child spacing. The family as a fundamental group and naturel environment for the growth and well being of children, should be given all necessary protection and assistance.