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girl in the UAE is among three finalists chosen for this year’s
International Children’s Peace Prize for her unique role in improving
the rights and position of children.
From a record number of 120 international entries, the expert
committee chose Kehkashan Basu from the UAE, Divina Maloum from Cameroon
and Muzoon Almellehan from Syria.
The announcement was made by International children’s rights
organisation ‘KidsRights’ ahead of Universal Children’s Day to be
observed on Sunday.According to the committee, all three have improved
the rights and position of children in unique and tangible ways.
Every year, the young prize-winner gains an international platform
to share his or her message with hundreds of millions of people
worldwide.
In line with the tradition, this year’s prize will be awarded by
2006 Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus in the Hall of Knights
(Ridderzaal) in The Hague on December 2.Yunus, 76, admired the children,
saying they are fighting for a fairer world.
“Our world desperately needs young changemakers like Divina,
Kehkashan and Muzoon, who through their work have proved just how
powerful and resilient children are. Adults do not have all the answers.
Decision-makers should and
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