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Investing in Young Children for Peaceful Societies

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Investing in Young Children for Peaceful Societies

Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN/ASIN: 0309449308
ISBN-13: 9780309449304
Number of pages: 101

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Researchers, policy makers, program practitioners, funders, youth, and other experts came together to understand the effects of conflict and violence on children, women, and youth across areas of health, education, nutrition, social protection, and other domains. The goal of the workshop was to continue to fill in gaps in knowledge and explore opportunities for discourse through a process of highlighting the science and practice.

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