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7 May 2022 - News

STATEMENT: SAVE THE CHILDREN CALLS FOR THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN AMIDST SRI LANKA’S PROTESTS.

Save the Children is deeply concerned over the escalation of violence during protests in Sri Lanka, which has on several instances harmed children.

Children should never be caught in the exchanges of violence. We urgently call on the authorities to guarantee the protection of human rights of civilians, especially children and youth during the ongoing protests. Parents must stay alert of volatile environments which pose risks of violence to children.