This
map does not reflect a position by UNICEF on the legal status
of any country or territory or the delimitation of any frontiers.
Dotted line represents approximately the Line of Control in
Jammu and Kashmir agreed upon by India and Pakistan. The final
status of Jammu and Kashmir has not yet been agreed upon by
the parties.

Each day, countless numbers of children around the world
are exposed to dangers that hamper their growth and development.

More than 20% of primary school aged children in developing
countries are not in school.

One third of all births are not registered ќ these children
are likely to be denied access to basic services and miss
out on health care and education.

Malnutrition among pregnant women is a major factor in the
stunting of an estimated 177 million children.

Approximately half of the 40 million people displaced by
conflict or human rights violations are children.

More than 10 million children under 15 have lost their mother
or both parents to AIDS.