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The world we want to live in - in children and young people's words

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Around the world people from business, politics, academia and civil society are talking about about what the international development agenda should look like after the Millennium Development Goals reach their 2015 deadline. This has become known as the “post-2015” debate.

As part of this, we wanted to find out what children and young people in the UK think is important for the world to focus its attention on. Between December 2012 and February 2013 we held a consultation which involved an online survey (which received 587 responses) and a series of workshops (with 89 children and young people).

Today UNICEF UK launches The world we want to live in; a summary of the outcomes and key findings of the consultation. You can read the full report here.

Here’s what some of our respondents had to say on the key issues:

On the MDGs:

“I think education is the most important goal – with education so many things can be achieved.”

“It is not OK to aim for a target by which to reduce hunger. Each life that is lost due to lack of food is a disaster.”

“I don’t like it how you have said reduce by ‘half’. That’s pointless – what about the other ‘half’? We should be working towards reducing it all.”

Why new goals should be for everyone everywhere

“All countries have something they need to work on.”

“I think we all need to work together. I don’t like the allies and teams made up between the countries. We are all human, and we all deserve the best. We have to help each other out, because ultimately it’s just us on the planet, and we have to be there for one another.”

“If you want to change the whole world, no one should be left out in making changes and improvements to themselves.”

“Just because we are not living in a developing country, it does not mean these issues are not ours to be aware of, be educated on and contribute to the solution.

“Why should we advocate gender equality or an end to hunger when we cannot abide by our own rules?”

What kind of world do you want?

“I want to live in a world where men and women are equal; end discrimination against women.”

“The world I want to live in has supportive, happy and safe people living in a clean, non-violent environment.”

“I want to live in a world where every individual has human rights and is able to have equality without racism or any type of discrimination”

“I want to live in a world where young people’s voices are heard, valued and recognised by decision-makers – and acted on.”

Involving young people in decision-making

“Let us have a say on what is happening, because as children we can bring a new perspective on the world and its issues.”

“We are part of the new generation of people who can achieve those goals.”

“Young people are the next generation – we need to know what is going on in our world.”

“Consider the fact that the decisions they (world leaders) make will influence the world that their children and grandchildren have to live in.”

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“No one is thinking of us,” a woman told Mia. “We became the orphans of the world. We want to go home – and above all, we want peace.”

Read more: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/lebanon_67228.html

NOTE: Please join Mia Farrow on 15 January for a live chat via Twitter - You can ask @MiaFarrow about her #Lebanon visit to meet refugees from #Syria, 15 January 6pm GMT. Use #AskMia to submit your questions

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Marvin Hughes

Olly Murs

Two of the Soccer Aid stars.

A viewer’s cat enjoying Soccer Aid.

Sun, 27 May 2012 21:55:51 +0100

A viewer’s cat enjoying Soccer Aid.

Live commentary from @unicef_uk #SoccerAid

Sun, 27 May 2012 20:01:00 +0100

Kick off!

MIN 2 - An incredible ball from Kevin Phillips to Aston. Shot saved.

MIN 4 - Great shot into the box from Ferrell but deflected for a corner.

MIN 7 - Another fabulous run from Murs! This is already real end to end stuff!

MIN 10 - Direct shot from Murs. Deflected.

MIN 11 - Perfect opportunity for Wilkes from a Murs cross but he fell in the box!

MIN 14 - The atmosphere in Old Trafford is electric!

MIN 15 - High shot kicked out by John Bishop.

MIN 19 - Foul by Keane. Direct free kick.

MIN 20 - Knocked over the bar by Kevin Phillips.

MIN 21 - GOAL! Serge from Kasabian! 0-1 ROW

MIN 22 - Crespo on for Keane.

MIN 25 - Great attempt by Bishop. Out for a corner.

MIN 27 - Another direct shot from Murs.

MIN 28 - Shot from Phillips. Out for a goal kick.

MIN 31 - Murs injured. Signing autographs for the medics while they treat him!

MIN 32 - Marvin JLS on for Murs.

MIN 34 - Foul on Ramsey by Shepherd. Ramsey looks bad.

MIN 35 - He’s back up. Direct free kick. Deflected away.

MIN 37 - Header towards goal by Kevin Phillips. Saved by Van Der Sar.

MIN 41 - England corner. Headed by Bishop. Knocked away.

MIN 44 - Aston JLS went for an ambitious shot. Too ambitious… Goal kick.

MIN 45 - HALF TIME and the score is still:

** England 0 - 1 Rest of The World **

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MIN 45 - We’re back. Theakston and Kielty both in goal. If you aren’t watching yet and can get to a TV - do it!

MIN 46 - Good attempt by Bishop but kicked over.

MIN 48 - Brave save from Kielty following a Sheringham cross.

MIN 50 - …and another! Well done Patrick!

MIN 51 - Calzaghe on for Myers.

MIN 53 - Daring shot by Aston JLS. Over the bar though.

MIN 54 - YELLOW CARD Paddy McGuinness after an altercation with Gordon Ramsey and kicking the ball away.

MIN 55 - Another good attempt by Serge Kasabian but deflected by McGuinness for a corner.

MIN 60 - Ramsey is down after a collision with Sheringham and again it doesn’t look good.

MIN 61 - IT LOOKS LIKE ROBBIE WILLIAMS IS COMING ON AND THE CROWD ARE GOING WILD!

MIN 62 - Williams on for McGuinness.

MIN 63 - Ramsey is still down. Lots of medics on the pitch. Sheringham looking guilty!

MIN 65 - James McAvoy on for Gordon Ramsey.

MIN 66 - Great standing ovation for Gordon Ramsey. Thanks Gordon and best wishes from UNICEF!

MIN 68 - GOAL! Graeme Le Saux! England 1-1

MIN 71 - GOAL! Jonnie Wilkes! England 2-1

MIN 73 - Will Ferrell injured. Replaced by Edward Norton.

MIN 75 - Mark Owen on for Aston JLS.

MIN 78 - Amazing attempt be Seedorf. Just out.

MIN 79 - Great chance hoofed over the goal by Marvin JLS.

MIN 81 - Header by James McAvoy. Saved by Theakston.

MIN 82 - Woody Harrelson on for Gerard Butler.

MIN 85 - Two great shots from Sheringham and Marvin JLS both expertly stopped by Kielty.

MIN 86 - Serge Kasabian voted MOM.

MIN 87 - Great run from Wilkes resulting in a direct shot. Stopped by Kielty.

MIN 88 - GOAL! SUPER KEVIN PHILLIPS! England 3-0

MIN 90 - Ljungberg shot, knocked out for a corner.

MIN 90 - ROW are throwing everything at England.

MIN 90 - Incredible scenes as Theakston leaves his box!

MIN 90 - FULL TIME. Final score:

** England 3 - 1 Rest Of The World **

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What a game! Thank you all for staying with us and please remember to donate online at ITV.com/socceraid

To donate £5 to #SoccerAid text DONATE to 70442. Texts cost £5 + 1 standard rate message. 16+ only and please ask the bill payer’s permission. ITV.com/terms

…and don’t forget to keep watching ITV4 for the after game show.

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The amazing Soccer Aid line-up.

Sun, 27 May 2012 19:58:26 +0100

The amazing Soccer Aid line-up.