King Mohammed VI has called on the international community, and the influential powers in particular, to shoulder their historic responsibility towards children who are suffering from violence, exploitation and neglect. Regarding international protection for child rights, “we must draw attention to the tragic situation of children throughout the world, particularly in some Arab, African and Asian countries, not to mention regions affected by wars and ethnic strife, in which children are exposed to displacement and criminal exploitation”, said the royal message. “Not only do our countries share the same principles and values advocated by our faith, which urges us to care for children and safeguard their rights, but they also face similar challenges,” said the Monarch. “Today’s children are tomorrow’s citizens. Our children will carry the Islamic Ummah’s future if we manage to protect them and give them what they need to achieve fulfilment and be open-minded, said the royal message.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 22, 2018 12:00 UTC