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Cherif is president of the Children's Parliament of Mali and was in charge of opening with his speech the launch event of the Joining Forces For Africa (JOFA) project - Protecting children during the COVID- crisis and beyond , which It took place via videoconference and included the participation of the authorities and organizations involved. These were his words: Dear national directors of Plan International and Educo Mali, Mr. Ambassador, head of the European Union delegation in Mali, national coordinator of the National Consultative Council for Children and Youth of Mali, directors of the NGO members of the Joining Forces Alliance , dear fellow boys, girls and young people, honorable guests, ladies and gentlemen, good morning! Allow me to convey to you the warm greetings of all the boys and girls of Mali, in general, and of the parliamentary boys and girls, in particular. We are gathered here this morning to attend a great event: the launch of an innovative project that places our protection and participation at the center of its concerns.
Indeed, it is the project Protecting children during the COVID- crisis and beyond, of the Joining Forces Alliance , implemented in Mali by Educo Mali and Plan International in collaboration with other international NGOs and with funding from the European Union. This name has all its meaning because it evokes two important concerns for us, Malian Cell Phone Number List children and young people: the protection and safeguarding of childhood in this period of the COVID- pandemic. May the promoters of this initiative receive our most sincere thanks. Dear authorities, dear partners, I would like to take advantage of this forum to say that we are more committed than ever to our protection because our vulnerability has increased during the COVID- pandemic and it is urgent to take appropriate measures so that our rights against the virus are respected. violence.
Indeed, thousands of boys and girls, but especially girls, are forced to abandon school in favor of early migration due to the closure of classes, since very often some parents believe that schools are not going to reopen. In addition, some studies have shown that boys and girls suffer violence within families because they spend more time with their fathers and mothers due to confinement and teleworking. Faced with this situation, children and young people in Mali ask for better protection and invite partners and donors to pay more attention to issues related to child protection during and beyond the pandemic. We are pleased with the efforts already made by the State and its partners. We hope that the objectives set by this project are met for the happiness of all the boys, girls and young people of Mali. It is an honor for us to deliver the first welcoming words of this release. It demonstrates your commitment and willingness, not only to value us, but also to let us freely express our opinions. Long live the boys and girls of Mali! Long live Mali in peace and with safe children! Thank you.
Indeed, it is the project Protecting children during the COVID- crisis and beyond, of the Joining Forces Alliance , implemented in Mali by Educo Mali and Plan International in collaboration with other international NGOs and with funding from the European Union. This name has all its meaning because it evokes two important concerns for us, Malian Cell Phone Number List children and young people: the protection and safeguarding of childhood in this period of the COVID- pandemic. May the promoters of this initiative receive our most sincere thanks. Dear authorities, dear partners, I would like to take advantage of this forum to say that we are more committed than ever to our protection because our vulnerability has increased during the COVID- pandemic and it is urgent to take appropriate measures so that our rights against the virus are respected. violence.
Indeed, thousands of boys and girls, but especially girls, are forced to abandon school in favor of early migration due to the closure of classes, since very often some parents believe that schools are not going to reopen. In addition, some studies have shown that boys and girls suffer violence within families because they spend more time with their fathers and mothers due to confinement and teleworking. Faced with this situation, children and young people in Mali ask for better protection and invite partners and donors to pay more attention to issues related to child protection during and beyond the pandemic. We are pleased with the efforts already made by the State and its partners. We hope that the objectives set by this project are met for the happiness of all the boys, girls and young people of Mali. It is an honor for us to deliver the first welcoming words of this release. It demonstrates your commitment and willingness, not only to value us, but also to let us freely express our opinions. Long live the boys and girls of Mali! Long live Mali in peace and with safe children! Thank you.