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UNICEF: First 1,000 days of child's life important for brain development
11.01.2017 10:14 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
A campaign calling for greater investment and action in early childhood development has been launched by the UNICEF (UN Childrens Fund), UN Radio says referring to the UNICEF report.
As to the report, the UNICEF aims to enhance awareness about the importance of the first 1,000 days of a childs life and the impact of early experiences on the developing brain.
It is to be admitted, due to the independent medical journal The Lancet data, presently nearly 250 million children in developing countries are at risk of poor development due to stunting and poverty.
Reportedly, parents and caregivers worldwide are being encouraged by UNICEF to talk, play, love and feed their children properly to help their brains develop.
As to the report, together with its partner the Danish LEGO Foundation, the agency has launched a campaign with the slogans #EarlyMomentsMatter and #EatPlayLove.
The new initiative engages with families in order to drive the demand for quality, affordable early childhood development services and to urge governments to invest in programmes targeting the most vulnerable children.
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