President of the European Parliament David Sassoli and UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore, in a joined message called for urgent investment to protect children’s future. They stated that as the world responds to the COVID-19 pandemic the rights of every child everywhere need to come first in any recovery plan.
Several young people from around the world joined them, drawing attention to the challenges of today’s youngsters. The youth advocates warned that COVID-19 is not the only danger they face.
Challenges identified by the youth group:
- Climate change
- Inequality and discrimination
- Mental health issues
- Millions of children miss out on basic health care
- Children being cut off from education
- Poverty
- Violence
However, youngsters on World Children’s Day claimed to be positive and optimistic to a unique opportunity to listen to the visions and solutions of children and young people, for generations to discuss and act together. Also Ms. Fore and Mr. Sassoli said that UNCIEF and the European Parliament have come together to make sure no child is left behind. Literally, they gave this message “To make this day to REIMAGINE a better future where all children have a place and opportunities, where all children survive and thrive, where more investments are made today to secure their tomorrow”.
UNICEF launched a plan with practical and concrete actions to protect children, while COVID-impact every life aspect:
- Decision-makers must start by listening to children and young people and including them in decision-making
- Global action to ensure all children learn
- Closing the digital divide
- Guarantee access to health and nutrition services
- Make vaccines affordable and available to every child
- Support and protect the mental health of children and young people
- Bring an end to abuse, violence, and neglect, among other objectives.
Meanwhile, other messages on the Day have been trending globally on social media platforms, providing support, urging action, asking for ideas and inspiration to build a brighter future. Different personalities engaged like Sachin Tendulkar, a retired Indian cricket superstar and UNICEF South Asia Goodwill Ambassador, and Siwon Choi, a singer-songwriter from the Republic of Korea and Regional Ambassador for UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific. They similarly stressed that children are the most valuable assets and the hope for the future. Furthermore, major world landmarks went blue not to celebrate but to stand for reimagining a better world for children.
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