Ireland backs UNICEF campaign to help children with HIV/AIDS
24/10/2005 - 15:44:35Ireland has become the first country in the world to ensure that up to 20% of its overseas aid budget on HIV/AIDS goes to projects aimed at children.
The Taoiseach Bertie Ahern made the announcement at the launch of a new global campaign by the UN children's agency, UNICEF, to reduce the impact of the disease on youngsters.
The campaign is called “Unite for Children, Unite against AIDS” and was backed by UNICEF Ireland Ambassadors Stephen Rea and Samantha Mumba who were present and Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson who sent a special video message of support.
