Fiji, Oct. 23 -- By Pita Ligaiula in Nadi

Pacific children needs action - not just word and commitment says Sheldon Yett, UNICEF Pacific representative.

Speaking at the opening of the 2019 Pacific Early Childhood Development (ECD) Forum in Nadi today, Yett told delegates from the Pacific, their presence is a strong demonstration of their shared commitment to the Pacific's youngest citizens.

"I want to emphasise our continuing support for ECD in the Pacific. UNICEF has been partnering with the Government of New Zealand, and other Pacific governments and partners, so that the Pacific islands can be a better home for children.

"Our work is guided by the SDG's principle of 'leaving no one behind'. With ECD, we are intervening at the most ...