Children Write Blood Plea For Global Peace
News Desk
Lahore: Two Pakistani children have made a powerful plea for global peace, writing a protest note with their own blood to highlight the plight of children in conflict zones.
The children, 10-year-old Ubaidah al Fidhdha and 12-year-old Ghulam Bishar Hafi, expressed their desire for peace not just for children in Gaza, but for all children around the world suffering due to conflict, inequality, and discrimination.
In line with this year’s theme, ‘Cultivating a Culture of Peace in a World Mired by Conflict, Inequalities, and Discrimination’, the protest note is an emotional call to the international community to protect the most vulnerable—the children.
The protest, titled ‘Hexa-Archic Peace Manifesto’, was written by the children, for children, and dedicated to children of all races, regions, and ethnicities, stated local chapter of UN-KAKHTAH.
The manifesto incorporates three principles from Eglantyne Jebb’s 1924 Children’s Rights Declaration and three more relevant to the current global conflicts.
The blood-written note serves as an open letter to global leaders, demanding immediate action to protect children, particularly those in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
The note condemns what the children refer to as ‘Neo-Hitlerian’ tactics, which have caused immense suffering, particularly among nearly 700,000 children facing starvation in Gaza.
The children’s plea, inspired by their father, renowned Academic and Humanitarian Dr Aurangzeb Hafi, seeks to draw attention to the ongoing suffering in conflict zones.
Prof Hafi, a close ally of Bilquis Edhi, has long been involved in humanitarian efforts and is known for his work representing Pakistan on the international stage.
The International Day of Peace, observed annually on Sept 21, calls for 24 hours of non-violence and ceasefire.
This year, the children’s blood-written protest underscores the urgency of protecting innocent lives caught in the crossfire of wars, especially in Gaza, where infants and newborns are suffering untold trauma.
In a message on World Peace Day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the world to remember that “peace is under attack” in many regions, including Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine.
He emphasized the need for collective action, stating, “Peace is the ultimate prize for all humanity… Together, let’s lay the groundwork for peace. And let’s nurture a culture where equality, peace, and justice thrive.”
The children’s courageous protest is a stark reminder of the suffering that persists in the world and the need for united global action to protect the innocence of childhood.
It calls for a collective resolve to confront the horrific realities of war and to ensure a peaceful future for all children.
