ECPC Global Call to Action in response to COVID-19 for children in fragile and conflict affected settings

The promise of early childhood development

Introduction

“The ECPC strongly supports the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ appeal to protect the rights of children and safeguard their well-being during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Topics & initiatives

Letter of invitation from the ECPC Chair

Join us in this global call to action, to ensure young children are not forgotten amidst this pandemic and to invest in their – and our shared – futures.

The ECPC Global Call to Action in Response to COVID-19 for Children in Fragile and Conflict-affected Settings

Interactive & downloadable brochure, available in English, Spanish, French & Arabic

 
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Key messages

  • Impact on the most vulnerable children
  • Invest in ECD to Build Back Better for sustainable development
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Our recommendations

  • Short-term • Mid-term • Long-term

Our 5-point Global Call to Action

  • Reaffirm • Prioritize • Protect
  • Ensure • Implement 

Endorsees | Members of the ECPC

  • Our members
  • Our member organizations
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Resources | ECPC COVID-19 response

  • Resource repository: ECD and COVID-19 guidance
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