Children have been talking about issues that emerged for them during lockdown and about the importance of children's rights at an online event.
The Child Talks event, from the TED Talk series, was dedicated to children and young people.
Children's Ombudsman Dr Niall Muldoon said the event gave a unique voice to young people's inspiring stories and issues they feel concerned about during the pandemic to date.
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Today is World Children's Day and the United Nations has noted the rise in the number of infections among children worldwide.
UNICEF, the United Nations Children's fund, has warned of the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic on young people.
Now in in its fourth year, World Children's Day aims to raise awareness and funds to ensure all children have adequate nutrition, education and protection.
UNICEF has published a report to coincide with the day, in which it describes the dire consequences for children because of Covid-19.
It warns that while symptoms among young people remain mild, the longer-term impact on an entire generation can be life-altering.
The charity has called for children's needs to be prioritised stating that in a post-pandemic world children must come first.
UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassadors David Beckham and Orlando Bloom are among those hosting virtual conversations with young people to mark the day.
In Ireland, with the Government's focus on how to reimagine a better future for children, Cabinet ministers have been holding online meetings with young people this week.
It is an opportunity for young people to raise issues that matter to them, such as mental health support and inclusion.
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