{{UNICEF joins millions of people around the world who mourn the loss of
\nNelson Mandela, former President of South Africa}}<\/p>\n
The Statement from UNICEF is read as follows: <\/p>\n
{Today we have all lost a hero, a powerful champion for children.<\/p>\n
The father of his nation, Nelson Mandela devoted much of his work to children. In 2002, he urged that Heads of State at the UN Special Session for Children endorse increased health and education resources for children. In 2004, through his Foundation and in partnership with the Hamburg Society and UNICEF, Mandela launched the Schools for Africa campaign to enroll two million African children in school. He started his own children\u2019s fund and fought passionately, with his wife, Gra\u00e7a Machel, and the Global Movement for Children and UNICEF, to put children at the heart of the global development agenda. <\/p>\n
Madiba touched the lives of millions of children. They are a central part of his legacy.<\/p>\n
Our deepest condolences go to his wife, Gra\u00e7a Machel, his family and his nation.}<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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