prostitution, sexual abuse and other forms of exploitation, as disabled children and juvenile delinquants and as victims of apartheid and foreign occupation. Such children deserve special attention, protection and assistance from their familles and communities and as part of national efforts and international co-operation. 23. More than 100 million children are engaged in employment, often heavy and hazardous and in contravention of international conventions which provide for their protection from economie exploitation and from performing work that interferes with their education and is harmful to their health and full development. With this in mind, all States should look again at the needs of young children, to see how their condition and circumstances can be changed to provide adequate opportunity for their healthy upbringing and development. 24. Drug abuse has emerged as a global menace to very large numbers of young people and, increasingly, children -including permanent damage incurred in the pre-natal stages of life. Concerted action is needed by Governments and intergovernmental agencies to combat illicit production, supply, demand, trafficking and distribution of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances to counter this tragedy. Equally important is community action and education, which are vitally needed to curb both the supply of and the demand for illicit drugs. Tobacco and alcohol abuse are also problems requiring action, especially preventive measures and education among young people. H. Protection of children during armed conflicts 25. Children need special protection in situations of armed conflict. Recent examples in which countries and opposing factions have agreed to suspend hostilities and adopt special measures such as "corridors of peace" to allow relief supplies to reach women and children and "days of tranquillity" to vaccinate and to provide other health services for children and their families in areas of conflict 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the well-being and protection of children, discussing issues such as exploitation, abuse, employment, and conflict. It highlights the need for international cooperation and community action to address these problems. The text also touches on health and education, but these are secondary concerns.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Health, Education