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We welcome the news of a ceasefire in Gaza, but we know the situation is fragile. We are urging the UK Government to:

  • Bring about an end to the war - for good. Children in Gaza need the bombs to stop forever.
  • Protect UNRWA (The United Nations Relief and Works Agency). Children in Gaza will not receive the basic essentials they need for survival without them. 
  • Support War Child’s work. Over a million children in Gaza are estimated to need psychological support, while every child is currently without formal education, and 17,000 are estimated to be unaccompanied or separated from their families. War Child is the only charity solely dedicated to children in and post war. 

Join us in calling on the UK Government to do everything they can to end the nightmare for Gaza’s children for good.

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Petition Text to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Dear Prime Minister,  

The news of a potential ceasefire is a glimmer of hope for children. But we’ve been here before – we know the situation is fragile. During this critical window, the UK government must do everything in its power to bring about lasting peace for children. 

We urge you Prime Minister, to use your power and influence to put children in Gaza first.  

We ask you to: 

  • Bring about an end to the war - for good. Negotiations between the parties to this conflict must reach an agreement that leads to a permanent end to this war. 
  • Protect UNRWA (The United Nations Relief and Works Agency). Children in Gaza will not receive the essentials they need for survival without them.  
  • Support War Child’s work. Over a million children in Gaza are estimated to need psychological support, while every child is currently without formal education, and 17,000 are estimated to be unaccompanied or separated from their families. War Child is the only charity solely dedicated to children in and post war.  

Children didn’t start this conflict, and they won’t have a seat at the negotiating table. It is imperative that the UK Government does all it can to ensure that children's rights and needs are prioritised, whatever that takes.   

We believe that the assistance of the UK Government is crucial in what is the world's most dangerous place to be a child. 

War Child stands ready to work with you and the UK Government in this task.  

 

Yours sincerely, 

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