Taoiseach celebrates World Children’s Day with 15-year-old #KidsTakeOver winner and activist

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Ministers O’Gorman, Foley, Coveney and McEntee host virtual conversations An Taoiseach Micheál Martin listens to UNICEF Ireland’s #KidsTakeOver winner Ruairí (15) speak about his views on homophobia, and how to tackle the problem, on the occasion of World Children’s Day 2020, November 20 © Merrion St UPDATED Dublin 20 Nov 2020 – An Taoiseach Micheál Martin … Continued

UNICEF Calls For Averting A Lost Generation As Covid-19 Threatens To Cause Irreversible Harm To Children’s Education, Nutrition And Well-Being

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Children and adolescents account for 1 in 9 of reported COVID-19 infections, according to new analysis released ahead of World Children’s Day   DUBLIN/NEW YORK, 19 November 2020 – UNICEF warned in a new report today of significant and growing consequences for children as the COVID-19 pandemic lurches toward a second year. Released ahead of … Continued

David Beckham and Millie Bobby Brown headline UN summit to demand rights for every child

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This World Children’s Day, governments renew commitment to child rights, children take over key roles and famous landmarks go blue as Convention on the Rights of the Child turns 30 Once available, videos and photos of events can be downloaded here DUBLIN/NEW YORK, 20 November 2019 – UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors David Beckham and Millie Bobby … Continued

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