On February 3rd, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah has called for the universal and unconditional application of children's rights, urging the world to reject the status quo that deems some children's suffering acceptable based on their name, faith, or the land of their birth.
She stated that every child has an equal claim to protection and care, regardless of their suffering. Queen Rania highlighted that one in six children on Earth now live in areas affected by conflict, where dozens are killed or maimed daily. They are robbed of every right – to life and security, education, health, privacy, and protection from abuse.
She decried scenes of children's suffering broadcast worldwide on news outlets and social media, stating that their lived reality is too graphic for even adults to watch. She urged the global community to uphold the promise of "every right, for every child" rather than differentiating between young people based on their status.
“In truth, nothing is worth the life of a child,” the Pope said. “To kill children is to deny the future.”
The World Summit on Children's Rights was organized by the Pontifical Committee of the World Children’s Day, which was established by Pope Francis in 2023 to promote the Catholic Church’s mission of advocating respect for the rights and dignity of children. The event gathered distinguished voices and experts from around the world to highlight global challenges to children’s rights that require urgent collective commitment.
The Summit was attended by Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, Former Italian Prime Minster Mario Draghi, Climate Reality Project Founder and Chairman Al Gore, and Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, among others.
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On arriving the holy ground at Vatican City, Her Majesty wore a white Giorgio Armani Long Cashmere Coat with a coral OSCAR DE LA RENTA Guipure lace-trimmed wool-blend midi dress. Accessorized with her Dolce & Gabbana Sicily Small Top Handle Bag in Light Mud, DIOR Pink and GOld MESH AND SHINY PUMPS HEELS and Boghossian Merveilles Halo 18 Karat white gold - Diamond Earrings - Large
