Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for stronger international efforts to protect children from violence, discrimination and the effects of armed conflict, stressing that their rights must be guaranteed in all circumstances.
Speaking on November 10, 2026, at a high-level session of the Children’s Summit during the Paris Peace Forum, Faye urged governments and international organisations to treat child protection as a shared responsibility and ensure that no child is left without support because of where they live or the circumstances they face.
He highlighted Senegal’s efforts to improve child welfare through investment in healthcare, nutrition and education, as well as a national strategy designed to strengthen prevention and child protection services.
Faye also called for increased international funding and better coordination among governments and organisations to secure every child’s access to education, dignity and opportunities for the future.
The session brought together heads of state and government and leaders of international organisations under the theme “From Sovereignty to Cooperation.”
