26th September 2024: Whilst today marks 100 years since the League of Nations – the forerunner to the United Nations - adopted the Geneva Declaration on the Rights of the Child, conflict and climate is leaving children’s rights in crisis, Save the Children said.

Responding to the Prime Minister’s speech at the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Dan Paskins, Interim Executive Director at Save the Children UK, said:

“The Prime Minister’s speech today comes at a time where we cannot turn a blind eye to the tragic events unfolding in Gaza and Lebanon, nor can we ignore the climate crisis that is crippling communities in every corner of the world.

“Children need global leaders to step up to secure their futures now more than ever.

“We applaud the Prime Minister’s commitment to responsible global leadership, particularly in championing the rule of law and addressing the urgent challenges of climate change and inequality, but this pledge must be matched with action.

“We will hold the Government to this commitment to ensure all children have the futures they deserve. This starts with ending double standards and taking urgent action to uphold the rights of Palestinian children.”