Protecting the Youngest: Global Child Forum’s Call for Children Amidst Escalating Violence in Gaza and Israel
October 2023
Global Child Forum urges all parties involved to protect children and adhere to international human rights laws, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Children and young people remain among the most vulnerable, bearing the brunt of violence, deprivation, and inequalities stemming from this conflict. The repercussions, both in human and humanitarian terms, along with psychological consequences for all children and their families, will be profound and enduring.
Our mission is to ensure that all stakeholders uphold children’s rights, with a focus on the private sector. However, at this critical moment, we seek not only children’s rights but also compassion and empathy, working towards a secure and nurturing world for children to thrive.
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Global Child Forum
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About Global Child Forum
Founded in 2009 by the Swedish Royal Family, Global Child Forum is a leading forum for children’s rights and business dedicated to innovative thinking, knowledge-sharing and networking. Global Child Forum believes in the power and responsibility of business, working in partnership with all parts of society, to create a prosperous, sustainable and just society for the world’s children. In addition to forums, Global Child Forum delivers research perspectives, best practices and risk assessment tools designed to unlock opportunities for business to integrate children’s rights into their operations and communities. For more information, please visit: www.globalchildforum.org.