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Only a few days old and as precious as life itself.

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These babies are not only cherished by their families,

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but recognized and protected as full members of their societies.

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The birth registration they receive will establish who they are

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and guarantee their fundamental rights as citizens.

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With UNICEF's support, this hospital in Venezuela's Zulia State

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is among the first to be equipped with a birth registration unit,

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providing free and quick registration to all children born here.

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As part of a nationwide strategy called Trail for Life,

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birth registration, immunization and awareness on breastfeeding

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are also carried out in rural areas,

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so that children, especially the most impoverished and excluded, can all benefit.

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During this round of Trail for Life campaign,

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many children from the indigenous Wayu community

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are immunized against common childhood diseases such as polio and measles.

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Community volunteers use the opportunity to educate mothers on breastfeeding,

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the best way to provide food to babies during the first six months of life.

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While the birth registration rate remains low in many parts of Venezuela,

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here in Maracaibo, capital city of Zulia State, it has reached 86%.

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I have nine children and I registered the last three in this Trail for Life program.

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They have really benefited from it a lot.

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The nationwide immunization coverage has also increased for children under one,

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another encouraging result achieved through Trail for Life.

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In Maracaibo, Venezuela, this is Kunli reporting for UNICEF Television.

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Unite for Children.