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21 November 2009

UNICEF UK

The UK Committee for UNICEF is one of 37 National Committees working to raise money for the work of the United Nations Children's Fund.

Primary web addresses
http://www.unicef.org.uk/
Main Address
Africa House
64-78 Kingsway
London
WC2B 6NB
Country
United Kingdom
Main Telephone
020 7405 5592
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15.11.2005

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Children at a "rights-respecting nursery" in London. © UNICEF UK/2008/ Irby
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