Press Release: Commissioner Vassiliou supports Universal Children’s Day (20 November)

On the eve of Universal Children's Day (20 November 2011), Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, said: "Children and young people are the most vulnerable members of our societies. They need care, protection and support. In these difficult times we must not reduce our support for them but rather strengthen our actions to make sure that they have a future. I will soon propose a new programme that will considerably increase the EU's investment in education, training and youth to the benefit of young people in Europe and beyond."

United Nations: Universal Children's Day http://www.un.org/en/events/childrenday/index.shtml

European Commission: DG Education and Culture: Multilingualism http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/education_culture/index_en.htm

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