Reading Time: < 1 minutesIn an effort to protect the rights and well-being of children across Africa, Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde has issued a call to action for African leaders to develop policies that promote and safeguard the interests of the continent’s youngest citizens. Zewde’s appeal comes following the launch of a study conducted by the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. UNICEF Representative, Dr. Laila Omar Gad, echoed the president’s sentiments, emphasizing the need for governments to allocate sufficient resources towards supporting and protecting children’s rights. The report by the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child provides valuable insights and recommendations that could inform policymaking aimed at protecting children’s rights. VIDEO | Protection of children’s rights on the African continent: Sahle-Work Zewde:
