Will you be a child rights champion this election?
As a candidate in the upcoming General Election, you have the opportunity to lead the way in putting children’s rights at the heart of Ireland’s policies and decisions. Every child has the right to grow up healthy, safe, and empowered to reach their full potential. By embracing the principles outlined in our Child Rights Election Manifesto, you can help make this vision a reality.
Your leadership can help create a society that respects, protects, and fulfils the rights of every child—a society where every child is treated with dignity, fairness, and equality of opportunity.
This election is your chance to drive real, lasting change for children in Ireland and beyond. By championing their rights, you are not only investing in their future but also in the future of our society. Stand with us to make children’s health, safety, and well-being the foundation of your campaign.
Why your commitment is crucial
Every election is a chance to shape Ireland’s future. Today, despite living in a wealthy country, many children struggle to access their basic rights. By signing UNICEF Ireland’s Child Rights Manifesto, you are committing to be a champion for children’s rights and to create a better future for every child.
Read the Manifesto
Why it matters
230,000 experiencing material deprivation meaning households unable to afford goods and services which are considered the norm for society.
Approximately 460 million children — more than one in six — are estimated
to be living in conflict-affected settings worldwide, more than twice as many as just
a decade before.
By signing you pledge to…
Your signature can drive real change.
Let’s build a better future for every child in Ireland.
