DIPLOMATS CALL ON AFRICAN LEADERS TO CHAMPION CHILD RIGHTS, JUSTICS.

The United World Congress of Diplomats (UN-WCD) has called on African leaders to unite in promoting justice, equality, and opportunity for the continent's children.

The appeal was made virtually by Ambassador Tunji Asaolu in commemoration of the International Day of the African Child, which signifies the Soweto Uprising of 1976.

The UN-WCD urged governments and stakeholders to expedite the effective realization of children's rights and welfare policies, with Asaolu stressing the need for practical implementation of international laws, charters, and declarations, such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The Diplomats highlighted the importance of investing in education, protecting children from violence and abuse, as well as roviding healthcare services and robust legal frameworks.

Asaolu urged leaders to move beyond mere recognition of policies and commit to their practical implementation, ensuring children's rights thrive in homes, schools, communities, and governments.

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