Pandemic underscores why child protection is critical for our future

Published on November 20, 2020
Pandemic underscores why child protection is critical for our future
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20/11/2020
Safeguarding children rights is more important than ever. Measures to tackle the spread of COVID-19 risk having a lasting effect on our children and our future. Children’s day on 20 November reminds us to step up efforts to protect the rights of all children and to provide them with opportunities to contribute to change.
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