LONDON, United Kingdom, 20 March 2008 -- UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
David Beckham has called on young people to take part in UNICEF's
Junior 8 Summit, a young person's version of the annual G8 meeting of
world leaders. Beckham called on 13- to 17-year-olds in G8 nations to
enter the competition for a chance to represent their countries at the
J8 Summit in Japan.

The J8 will provide young people with a
platform to speak out about the global issues that are important to
them, and to voice their concerns to the world. The winning team chosen
from each G8 nation will present a communiqué of global proposals to
the G8, jointly written by the J8 delegation.

"J8 is giving young
people a voice. They have a right to be heard, and so do you. Find out
how you could be one of them. Visit www.j8summit.com."

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