It Is Time: Protect children and young people from the COVID-19 response

“We are not living our childhood” - 12-year-old girl, Syria.

Children and young people have the right to live without fear, to play and have fun and to develop their potential. They have the right to pursue a well-rounded education encompassing numeracy, literacy, arts, culture and physical education.

“My message for leaders is that (…) they don’t take us into account” - 17-year-old boy, El Salvador.

The rights stipulated in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child put the responsibility squarely on adults to protect children from harm and injustice, and provide a positive environment in which to grow and learn.

“Take care of us because our situation is only getting worse” - 16-year-old girl, Lebanon.

PANDA is deeply concerned for the wellbeing and future prospects of children and young people all over the world. We urge you to read our declaration and take action to save the children at https://bit.ly/PANDAdeclaration

#itistime #leavethekidsalone

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