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May 8, 2009
Focus: Human Rights
Action Request: Petition
Location: United States

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Writing to your elected officials is one of the most important tools of advocacy, allowing you to voice your support for UNICEF's extraordinary work at the highest levels of government. Please join us in this effort if you have not done so already.

Take Action to Secure U.S. Government Funding for UNICEF

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Presidential Initiative to Accelerate Child Survival

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