Statements of Support

In the words of Mr. António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, “what began as a health crisis risks evolving into a broader child-rights crisis.”  And it has. 

"Nothing a parent may award his (or her) child is better than a good upbringing'...On the occasion of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children, I urge parents, guardians, and all responsible for the care and upbringing of children to both reflect and act on how we can raise our children through non-violent means and protect them from harm."

"I join my friends and colleagues to support the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children. The World Day is committed to spiritual reflection for the purpose of inspiring change in communities. On the same token, Sarvodaya tries to reform society by an internal change in the individual through the means of Metta (loving kindness) and Karuna (compassion)."

"Imagine what could happen if on one day people around the world interrupted what they were doing not only to dedicate their prayers to improving the lives of children but committing themselves to taking an action to help make their prayers come true."

"My thoughts go out to all children, especially those who live in difficult conditions and those suffering from violence, diseases, war or hunger…..May there be no lack of generous commitment from all so that the rights of children and their dignity will always be more recognized and respected."

"On this year's World Day of Prayer and Action for Children, I call on the community of faith to do everything in our power to end child marriage."

"Nothing a parent may award his (or her) child is better than a good upbringing'...On the occasion of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children, I urge parents, guardians, and all responsible for the care and upbringing of children to both reflect and act on how we can raise our children through non-violent means and protect them from harm."