and the neglect of their physical and emotional needs. The passage of die Convention on 20 November after 10 years of formulation and negotiation is a landmark challenge to rich and poor nations alike to give their chil- dren the best they have to often A World Summit for Children is planned for 1990. This will be the first-ever meeting of heads of State from North, South, East and West — from both developing and developed countries, and from countries of East- ern and Western Europe. The focus will be on the doable agenda of priori- ty action for children in the 1990s, and how the implementation of such actions can be accelerated by both national and international efforts. The meeting will cover the Conven- tion and the special needs of children. Global initiatives to Lput children first1 were also reflected during the year in the observance of 'clays of tranquillity1, which enabled children to be immunized in war-torn El Sal- vador, and through the establishment of'corridors of peace1 in Sudan for the delivery of humanitarian relief to chil- dren and women in the south of the country-UN1CHF programme performance during 1989 reflected the general mood of optimism which seized the international community. Immuniza- tion coverage continued to expand dramatically, and uci goals were achieved in 39 countries at the end of 1988. A substantial increase in that number is expected for end-1989. Al- most 99 per cent of the population in 112 nations now have operational CDD programmes, and 60 per cent of the under-five population have access to OUT services. New programmes have been, or are being launched in re- sponse to the challenges of AR.I and AIDS, me is being revitalized through the Bamako Initiative to play a central role in the achievement of'Health for All'in the 1990s. UNiCEF-assistcd drinking water sup-
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the well-being of children, discussing global initiatives, international efforts, and the implementation of actions to improve their physical and emotional needs. It also touches on health-related topics such as immunization and access to healthcare services. These themes suggest that the text is primarily concerned with issues related to human development and humanitarian aid.

**Category**
Health, Humanitarian aid and relief