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Committing To Child Survival: A Promise Renewed

Ten years ago, the United Nations General Assembly passed the landmark resolution on

A World Fit for Children, and in doing so, helped save and enhance the lives of millions of

children. Today, we renew this promise to the worlds children.

Therefore, we the undersigned heads of State and Government and representatives of States,

reaffirm our commitment to children. Consistent with the Secretary-Generals Every Woman

Every Child initiative, we pledge our support for the global movement to end preventable child

deaths.

The world has made tremendous strides in reducing child mortality. Over the past 40 years, new

vaccines, improved health care practices, investments in education, and the dedication of

governments, civil society and other partners have contributed to reducing the number of child

deaths by more than 50%.The momentum generated by this unprecedented progress, and the

scientific and social advances that underpin it, present an historic opportunity for dramaticdeclines in preventable child deaths in high, middle and low-income countries alike.

Through national action and international cooperation, we pledge to take action to accelerate

progress on newborn, child and maternal survival. We hold ourselves accountable for our

collective progress towards this goal. And on behalf of allchildren everywhere, we recommit the

efforts of our respective governments to give everychild the best possible start in life.