President Mandela's Statement on International Children's Day - June 1, 1994

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  1. reiterate
    say, state, or perform again
    I wish to take this opportunity to reiterate the commitment of the South African Government to a comprehensive program to ensure that children of our country grow up secure in family life, enjoying all the rights and privileges they deserve.
  2. declaration
    a formal expression by a meeting, agreed to by a vote
    We recommit ourselves to the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child.
  3. implement
    apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
    In order to realize these objectives, the Government has already set in motion mechanisms to implement various programs that we announced at the Opening of the last Parliamentary Session.
  4. apply
    be pertinent or relevant
    Free medical care in state hospitals and clinics for children under six years of age: A decision has been taken that this should come into effect immediately where mechanisms have been put in place, and it will apply to all cases where such a need exists.
  5. relevant
    having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
    A nutritional feeding scheme in primary schools: The relevant ministry is already identifying the areas most in need for the urgent implementation of this measure.
  6. welfare
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    The Departments of Justice and Welfare will soon announce a detailed program to empty our jails of children and to provide alternative care centers.
  7. legislation
    law enacted by an assembly
    Legislation to introduce free and quality education for all children will be introduced at the next parliamentary session.
  8. alleviate
    provide physical relief, as from pain
    Among the measures that are also under urgent consideration are the conditions of street children, and ways in which the Government can contribute to alleviate and finally eradicate their plight.
  9. eradication
    the complete destruction of every trace of something
    Further, legislation on the eradication of child abuse and child labor will be processed with deliberate speed.
  10. solidarity
    a union of interests or purposes among members of a group
    On this day, we also extend our solidarity with children throughout the world whose lives are ravaged by the scourges of hunger, war and ignorance.
  11. resolve
    find a solution or answer
    We commit ourselves to contribute, to the best of our ability, to the international efforts aimed at resolving these problems.
  12. derive
    come from
    The South African Government's approach to the question of children's social and political rights derives from the basic principle that to value our children is to value our future.
Created on Wed Jul 09 20:51:14 EDT 2014 (updated Mon Jul 28 15:27:26 EDT 2014)

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