War Child UK Global Ambassadors, Carey Mulligan, Marcus Mumford and Vanessa Kirby, alongside an extensive list of supporters, have submitted an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, and the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Dominic Raab.
In the newly published report today, War Child argues that building the capacity of partner military forces, without appropriate efforts to ensure that the capacity is used in accordance with international law and best practice, places more children at risk.
This World Food Day we are celebrating the amazing agricultural work our teams are doing in local communities in Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Below is the full text of the open letter that War Child, together with 40 other organisations, sent to UN Secretary-General António Guterres ahead of the publication of this year’s Children and Armed Conflict Annual Report.
War Child UK, the UN Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict and the ILO call for an end to the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict by 2025.
Portsmouth-based friends Mitchell Jones and George Sweeney are set to embark on an expedition which will see them traverse from the UK to Iraq mostly on foot, in aid of War Child UK.
The Rising football star is War Child’s first ever sports ambassador and will lend her support and voice to raise awareness of War Child’s work in protecting, educating and standing up for the rights of children living through conflict.
Humanitarian action may not be the only thing needed in Gaza and Israel, but it is essential if we are to save the futures of innocent children who have been caught up in other people’s battles.
Participation is more than just a right. The meaningful participation of children, young people and communities is essential to quality programming and ensuring sustainable change.
War Child is committed to being accountable to children, young people, and their communities.
