“Our appeal is that children and youth are integral to any discussion, debate, negotiation in a meaningful, participatory, and intentional way. Here in Dubai for COP, we’ve seen massive youth and children delegations,” adds Carla Haddad Mardini, Director of Private Fundraising and Partnerships at UNICEF.
Conflicts, climate change add to humanitarian crisis
More than 110 million people have been forced from their homes, while more than 260 million face daily difficulties getting food, adds Guterres in a video message to the Humanitarian Affairs Segment, a platform created by the UN’s Economic and Social Council to find solutions to pressing humanitarian aid issues.
