Support Child Rights

 

Signatures:
  16 (Goal: 5,000)

Petitioning: Rights Activists, All People

Petitioner: Annie Hentz started on February 20, 2009

When we address child abuse, we often leave out the fact that more than half of all child victims in the world suffer neglect. In 2005, more than 5,550,000 children suffered from chronic neglect. The omission of a child's basic needs could severely impact his/her development and ability to become a healthy teen and adult.

The term "chronic neglect" refers to a serious pattern of a lack of supervision, food, clothing, education and medical care by a parent or caregiver. This is an urgent issue that must be addressed quickly and comprehensively.

By supporting this petition, your voice will be taken to the UN Commission on Child Rights AGM to be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Thank You for your support