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Samarkand, Uzbekistan, hosted the World Summit on Investing in Children’s Well-being, bringing together more than 600 participants from over 100 countries. Policymakers, UN officials and child welfare advocates discussed ways to improve children’s healthcare, education and protection. Childhood cancer, child poverty, mental health and social exclusion were among the key issues. The summit called for greater investment in children, stressing that lasting progress depends on turning international commitments into real improvements in children’s lives.

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00:00Thank you for listening.
00:37Hello and welcome to Samarkandos, Pakistan.
00:40The ancient city is hosting the World Summit on Investing in Children's Well-Being on
00:47October 21st and 22nd, bringing together representatives from more than 100 countries
00:56to discuss the future of children around the world.
01:06The summit focuses on key issues including child protection, healthcare, education, social
01:15protection and early childhood development.
01:19It will also host 2nd International Congress on Childhood Cancer.
01:50According to organizers of the event, the main goal is to create the future of the future.
01:55It's to turn international commitments into practical action and ensure that every child
02:02has the opportunity to grow up healthy, safe and reach their full potential.
02:10Together, around the responsibility we share, ensuring that every child can grow up safe,
02:17healthy and able to fulfill their potential as a mother and grandmother.
02:23Ultimately, the message is clear.
02:27Investing in children is an investment in a healthier, safer and more responsible future
02:35for all.
02:37This is Afshin Majrasi reporting for the Tehran Times from Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
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