GCPEA News: Key Highlights of the 2025 Annual Day on the Rights of the Child of the Human Rights Council 

The 2025 Annual Day on the Rights of the Child of the Human Rights Council focused on early childhood development (ECD). As panelist of the session on ECD in emergencies, GCPEA’s Senior Advocacy and Policy Adviser, Ilaria Paolazzi, spoke up against the devastating impact of attacks and military use of pre-primary and primary education facilities on younger children. Formally addressing the Human Rights Council for the first time, GCPEA urged States to uphold their child rights obligations and take urgent action to protect education during armed conflict and prevent violations of children’s human rights.