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eNCAeNCA21/11/2025
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G20 Child Summit delegates hand over declaration on Children's Day

G20 Child Summit delegates hand over declaration on Children's Day

Executive Summary

At South Africa's G20 Social Summit in Johannesburg, child delegates from the Children20 Pre-Summit handed over a declaration outlining priorities for G20 leaders to build a just and inclusive world. The children debated critical issues like trade, climate change, and other summit themes, stressing that no decisions should be made without their input, as highlighted by Childline CEO Dumisile Nala. The declaration was presented to Amogelang Mashele, President of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament. She will carry these children's voices and demands to the main G20 Presidency Summit, amplifying youth participation in global decision-making.