The United Nations Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern on noticeable global rise in discrimination against children based on ethnic and religious considerations.
A UNICEF report published at the weekend which quoted its executive director, Catherine Russell, as saying the impact of discrimination on children showed the extent to which racism and discrimination affect their education, health, access to registered birth, fair and equal justice system, and highlights widespread disparities among minorities and ethnic groups.
“Systemic racism and discrimination put children at risk of deprivation and exclusion that can last a lifetime,” said Russell.
“This hurts us all, protecting the rights of every child, whoever they are, wherever they come from, is the surest way to build a more peaceful, prosperous, and just world for everyone,” she added.
Among the new findings, the report shows that children from marginalised ethnic, language and religious groups in…
Source: Leadership Newspaper
