suffer from the destruction of homes and social services infrastructure, and many millions remain displaced, abandoned, orphaned and trauma- tized by these experiences. UNICEF is collaborating with Reha- bilitation International in a study to determine the rehabilitation needs of disabled children and women as a result of armed conflict. Consultancy missions have been completed in An- gola, El Salvador, Mozambique, Nicaragua and Pakistan (for Afghan refugees), A consolidated report with recommendations is expected in 1990. D Social mobilization and programme communication UNICEF policies and strategies on ex- ternal relations and social mobiliza- tion entered the review process in 1989. The outcome will be reflected in an external relations policy paper, a "Programme Policies and Procedures Manual' and a revised social mobiliza- tion training package. One anticipat- ed result is improved complementari- ty in the areas of programming, exter- nal relations and social mobilization. Some field offices have already raised the question of how best to poll shifts in public opinion and how to adjust planning to political will in the most effective manner. The Facts for Life initiative and its core health messages (see page H) have found broad support in most countries, and the thrust is now to- wards the adaptation or translation of specific messages to fit socio-cultural environments. The Facts for Life Sup- port Unit in New York has been monitoring these efforts. The development of human re- sources to manage social mobilizationand communication at national level also received greater attention during the year. A communication training project was financed by the Govern- ment of Norway in Bangladesh, Ethi- opia and Nepal; and long-term efforts related to radio and television are under way in Chad, Central America, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guinea, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines, Tan- zania and Turkey, among other coun- tries. A three-week-long course on 'Advances in Family Health Commu-
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the humanitarian efforts of UNICEF in responding to the effects of armed conflict, particularly on children and women. The text highlights the organization's initiatives in providing rehabilitation services, social mobilization, and communication programs. The content is largely centered around the social and humanitarian aspects of the organization's work.

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