Children’s General Assembly Presents Manifesto to the United Nations Today, Sept 21
“‘One billion children live in poverty and without access to basic necessities. 617 million children will never get a proper education. Children make up two thirds of the world’s refugees. One in seven children experience mental health issues. And all children are affected by the consequences of climate change,’ said 15-year-old Mankgara Maime from South Africa, one of today’s presenters.
The children argue for our leaders to look at the issues from a child’s perspective: ‘We children are born creative and curious. We don’t worry about rules. We play, experiment, and make up worlds that do not exist. So perhaps the leaders can learn from us and use creative and curious ways to ensure a better future for children all over the world?’ added Mankgara.”