Iran Press/ America: In a message on the occasion of the thirteenth anniversary of the landmark UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Guterres sent a video message to all countries around the world.
The full text of this message is below:
Thirty years ago, nations came together to make a pledge to the children of the world.
For the first time, the convention of the right of the child spelled out of the binding commitment to the inherent right of every single girl and boy.
All countries recognized the unique vulnerability of children and pledged to provide them with food, health care, education and protection.
Since then, progress has been made.
Child deaths have fallen by over half and global stunting has declined. But millions of children still suffer from war, poverty, discrimination and disease.
Around the world, children are showing us their strength and leadership, advocating for a more sustainable world for all.
As we mark the 30th anniversary of this landmark convention, I urge all countries to keep their promise to them.
Let's build on advances and recommit to putting children first.
For every child, every right. 207
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