UN report: Pandemic turning into a ‘child-rights crisis’
Originally published April 17, 2020 by Associated Press

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned in a video statement launching the report that the coronavirus pandemic is putting many of the world’s children “in jeopardy” and urged families everywhere and leaders at all levels to “protect our children.”
The United Nations issued a report warning that the coronavirus is putting many of the world’s children “in jeopardy,” citing factors such as lost household income, missed schooltime and rising family stress levels during lockdowns. Among the most at-risk are children with disabilities, children living in slums or refugee camps and children in detention centers. The report urged governments and private donors to prioritize education when allocating funds.
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