Childhood in Times of Crisis

In a world where conflicts and humanitarian disasters are rapidly escalating, children pay the highest price.
Their childhood is taken from them before it even begins, as safety is replaced by fear and stability by fragility, during years that should have been a space for growth and dreams.

When Rights Are Taken Away

Children are not only deprived of play, but also of their voices, their education, and their right to an environment that protects them from violence, exploitation, and neglect.
They are unjustly reduced to numbers in reports, while in reality they are full human beings with rights, in need of real protection—not fleeting sympathy.

Fundamental Rights That Cannot Be Delayed

Every child has the right to:
Be heard
Grow up safely
Learn without fear

These are not privileges, but legal and moral obligations upon the international community and all relevant stakeholders.

A Shared Responsibility

Protecting childhood is neither an individual effort nor a seasonal cause; it is a collective partnership.
Children are the foundation of the future, and any failure to protect them is a failure toward humanity as a whole.

The Role of IOHR

At the International Organization for Human Rights and Refugee Affairs (IOHR), we treat child protection as a continuous responsibility.
We work to defend children’s rights, amplify their voices, and promote safer environments—because no child should face the world alone.

Conclusion

At IOHR, we believe that a safe childhood today means more just and peaceful societies tomorrow.