Mr. F H Abed, Chairperson BRAC and President BU Governing Board was the Special Guest at the national launch of UNICEF's "The State of the World's Children 2004" report held at the National Press Club on December 11, 2003. The report is UNICEF's flagship annual publication that analyzes the situation of children throughout the world and recommends a future course of action for improving their situation. The 2004 report highlights female education as one of the most critical issues facing the developing world, and urges renewed efforts in ensuring that all children have access to quality education.