Ecobreves – COLOMBIA: Kids' Environment Manifesto

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BOGOTA, May 5 2003 (IPS) - In Colombia, 3,500 children, parents and teachers took part in drafting the “Children's Manifesto for a Healthy Environment”, a document that establishes actions and commitments to promote the well being of kids at home, at school and in their natural surroundings. With the Colombian Family Welfare Institute's publication of the Manifesto the government marked the end of “Children's Month”, celebrated throughout April.

The text was backed by the president's office, the ministries of Social Protection, Environment, Housing and Education, as well as UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) and the Pan-American Health Organization.