September 2025
UNGA80 ECPC High-Level Session "Stop War on Children NOW!"
Hosted by the Permanent Mission of Ireland at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the ECPC—a global network uniting UN agencies, NGOs, researchers, and practitioners—will demonstrate how evidence-based science and practice can can break cycles of trauma across populations through early childhood development.
Maya Alexis Mele
Maya Alexis Mele is a multilingual Ukrainian-Italian American specializing in International Affairs and Political Science, with a minor in Ethics. She has served as a UN delegate and researcher for the Bahá’í International Community in New York and as a UNAOC fellow in Geneva, focusing on disarmament and civil society engagement. Her experience includes consulting on humanitarian policy with World Vision International, conducting research with the U.S.
WEBINAR | Connecting the Dots: A Systems Approach to Transforming Childcare
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Zoom | "Stand Up! for Children in War" • Global Online Gathering
Stand Up for Children in War – Mobilizing Communities for Consciousness, Hope and Ethical Responses
As we approach the International Day of Peace, we are reminded that millions of children are still denied the chance to live in peace.
- 473 million children live in conflict zones.
- 48.8 million have been displaced.
- In 2024, the UN verified 41,370 grave violations against children – the highest number in 25 years.
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