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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>This week, Unicef and Gallup launched the first-ever intergenerational poll on childhood Children and young people in Bangladesh, Colombia, Fiji, Gambia, Indonesia, and elsewhere on Sunday took over newsrooms, newspapers, and broadcast studios to report on issues that matter to them.<\/p>\n

Child journalist Rupkatha Rahman took over as the editor of the Prothom Alo for one day on the occasion of World Children’s Day.<\/p>\n

Children and young people are raising their voices and demanding urgent action on the issues that matter to them in a series of global and local events to mark World Children\u2019s Day, Unicef\u2019s global day of action for children, by children.<\/p>\n

From headlining at the world expo, to meeting with presidents, leading public debates, and reporting from newsrooms, young people are engaging world leaders, businesses, and high-profile stars on issues including climate, equality and kindness.<\/p>\n

\u201cAmid a global pandemic, rising poverty, and social unrest, World Children\u2019s Day is a time to celebrate young people\u2019s unwavering hope and determination to build back better,\u201d said Unicef Deputy Executive Director of Partnerships Charlotte Petri Gornitzka.<\/p>\n

“The road to recovery from COVID-19 must put children and young people at the heart of decision-making. As the leaders of tomorrow, they have the right to shape decisions made today.\u201d Also Read- Unicef: More than 45,000 children released from detention during pandemic<\/p>\n

This week, Unicef and Gallup launched the first-ever intergenerational poll on childhood, showing that young people are 50 per cent more likely than older generations to believe the world is becoming a better place, but are impatient for action on mounting crises such as COVID-19 and climate change.<\/p>\n

To hear and amplify their calls for a better world, presidents, ministers, and businesses joined children and young people at virtual and in-person events, including:<\/p>\n

In West and Central Africa, Unicef kicked off its first annual \u2019Youth Voices from the Sahel\u2019 public debate, focusing on climate change, and bringing together experts, political stakeholders, high-profile individuals, and more than 100 young people aged 8-25 to debate and deliver a set of recommendations for leaders.<\/p>\n

Children and young people hosted a meeting with the Presidents of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe at the Kazungula Bridge where the borders of all four countries meet.<\/p>\n

The bridge was also lit up blue in symbolic support for children. Heads of states, ministers and members of governments met with children in other countries including Denmark, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Oman, Turkey, and Switzerland.<\/p>\n

Unicef Goodwill Ambassadors and high-profile supporters used their global platforms to help raise awareness and mobilize support for children\u2019s rights and the issues affecting young people, including:<\/p>\n

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