Launch of the Child Summit at the UN General Assembly

On November 10 and 11, the Paris Peace Forum will convene a Child Summit focused on protecting the well-being and future of the next generations.

Heads of state and government, international organizations, civil society organizations, and representatives of the public and private sectors will launch three initiatives to support children and adolescents in addressing challenges posed in particular by new technologies and cuts in development aid.

“Making children’s protection, education and well-being a priority means preparing the future of our societies. France is at the forefront of this effort, working to put children at the heart of national and international action. I am delighted that, for the first time, a dedicated Child Summit will be hosted as part of the Paris Peace Forum in November,” said Éléonore Caroit, Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, responsible for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Nationals Abroad.

She was speaking at the official launch of the Child Summit on September 24, an event organized by the Paris Peace Forum at the Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

By placing childhood at the heart of the international political and strategic agenda, the Paris Peace Forum is continuing its longstanding commitment to health, nutrition and artificial intelligence that benefits children.

This echoes the remarks made by French President Emmanuel Macron during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, September 22. To underscore the importance of this initiative, President Macron signed an op-ed.