80% of People Fleeing Mali Conflict are Women and Children
On 19th of January, the Economic Community of the West African States (ECOWAS) will meet in Ivory Coast’s economic capital Abidjan for a summit on the conflict in Mali. On the eve of this meeting, Plan International, a global child rights organization, is urging for decision makers to improve preparedness and response to protect women and children, the most vulnerable during times of crisis and disaster.
“We urge all governments, donors, and humanitarian agencies to put the protection of children and women at the top of their list in this conflict. We must protect and care for the next generation so that they are able to live productive lives not only for their own sake, but also for the future stability and prosperity of the region,” said Berenger Berehoudougou, Regional Disaster Risk Manager for Plan International in West Africa.
“We urge all governments, donors, and humanitarian agencies to put the protection of children and women at the top of their list in this conflict. We must protect and care for the next generation so that they are able to live productive lives not only for their own sake, but also for the future stability and prosperity of the region,” said Berenger Berehoudougou, Regional Disaster Risk Manager for Plan International in West Africa.
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