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Uniting for a Child-Centered Future
What is the Initiative
The Children in G20 is a collective effort by a coalition of Brazilian and international organizations dedicated to integrating the rights and well-being of children and adolescents into the G20 International Forum agenda. Given the cross-cutting nature of these rights, the group has consolidated relevant policy recommendations from working and engagement groups represented in the current governance of the organization. The focus is on critical issues such as poverty, hunger, fair and inclusive economies, climate justice and energy transition, health and mental health, education, culture, digitalization and technologies, gender and racial equality, and the meaningful participation of children and adolescents in political forums and decision-making processes.
Why the G20
More than half of the world’s children and adolescents live in G20 countries. Although children are occasionally mentioned in leaders’ statements, there is no dedicated working group focused on children and adolescents. This initiative aims to develop policies and strategies that place children and adolescents at the center of G20 discussions. Children at the G20 seeks to institutionalize the agenda of children’s rights within the forum, setting a precedent based on the Brazilian experience for its expansion during future G20 presidencies, such as in South Africa in 2025 and the United States in 2026.
Our Objectives
Advocacy
Promote leaders' commitment to child- and adolescent-centered policies by creating a permanent platform within the G20, ensuring that their needs are at the core of global policies, decision-making processes, and resource allocation.
Funding
Integrate advocacy efforts with the economic and financial agenda to guarantee resource mobilization, translating commitments into concrete actions. Explore innovative financing mechanisms to support policies focused on children and adolescents within the G20 framework.
Strengthening the Ecosystem
Foster global and multi-sector partnerships to strengthen the movement, advocate for children's rights, and ensure the effective participation of children and adolescents in political leadership, influencing long-term policy changes.
Monitoring
Collectively organize the development of relevant indicators and secure funding for research, knowledge generation, and evidence-building and dissemination to measure the outcomes of these actions.
Policy Pack
Recognizing children and adolescents as agents of change and ensuring proper care and investment leads to unparalleled individual, social, and economic benefits. Prioritizing and investing in them, along with promoting their rights and best interests, are not only essential needs but also opportunities to enhance human capital, economic efficiency, and productivity, fostering a more resilient and prosperous global society. The document was launched during the 79th United Nations General Assembly and the Summit of the Future in New York in September 2024, laying the groundwork for the institutionalization of a dedicated G20 working group focused on children and adolescents.
Who is involved
Join us
We want your organization to be part of this global transformation. By supporting the Children at the G20 initiative, you will contribute to building a more inclusive and resilient future for all children and adolescents.
By supporting the Children in G20 initiative, you will contribute to building a more inclusive and resilient future for all children and adolescents.
Organizations supporting the initiative:
Join Us in Building a Future Where Children and Adolescents Are Seen, Heard, and Prioritized in Global Discussions
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