text: UNITED NATIONS Economie and Social Council t.i UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND Executive Board Special session 6 and 7 September 1990 WORLD SUMMIT FOR CHILDREN Note by the Executive Director Distr. LIMITED E/ICEF/1990/L,20 7 August 1990 E ORIGINAL: ENGLISH 1 FOR ACTION ) The present document contains the draft World Declaration on the Survival, Protection and Development of Children (annex I) and the draft Plan of Action (annex II), which have been prepared by the Working Group on the Declaration and Plan of Action constituted by the Planning Committee of the World Summit for Children. The drafts were originally prepared drawing upon written suggestions from Governments represented in the Planning Committee and the relevant United Nations organs and specialized agencies, as well as upon comments and advice from the UNICEF Executive Board. Severa! previous drafts were formally reviewed by the Planning Committee and were revised to reflect the views and suggestions put forward in writing, as well as verbally, by Governments, the United Nations and its specialized agencies and non-governmental organizations. The present drafts are submitted to the special session of the UNICEF Executive Board for its comments and advice. The Planning Committee will meet following the Executive Board session to finalize the draft documents for consideration and approval by the heads of State and Government attending the World Summit for Children on 29 and 30 September 1990. 90-18302 1560c (E) 1 ••• E/ICEF/1990/L.20 English Page 2 Annex I DRAFT WORLD DECLARATION ON THE SURVIVAL, PROTECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN 1. We have gathered at the World Summit for Children to undertake a joint commitment and to rnake an urgent universal appeal -to give every child a better future. 2. The children of the world are innocent, vulnerable and dependent. Their time 
analysis: The text appears to be related to a global gathering of international organizations and governments focused on the welfare and development of children. The language used emphasizes the importance of protecting and developing children, with a focus on their future. The document includes a draft declaration and plan of action, suggesting that the text is focused on setting goals and guidelines for improving the lives of children worldwide.