Speak Out Against Detaining Children: Henrietta Fore of UNICEF

Friends, we need to at least  end the detention of migrant children. Regularly do or say something in opposition to the detention of children. Complain. Write a letter. Tweet. Call a member of Congress. Call the White House. 

From time to time, I’ll feature some folks who have spoken out or relevant actions that have been taken. For example, at the end of June, Henrietta Fore spoke out.

“The heart-rending photo published just yesterday showing the lifeless bodies of Salvadoran toddler Valeria and her father Oscar on the bank of the Rio Grande is a stark reminder of the perils facing migrants trying to reach the US,” said Henrietta Fore. “It is a searing image that should shake each of us to our core.”

In a strongly worded appeal to countries of origin, transit and destination to do more to protect vulnerable migrants, the UNICEF Executive Director spotlighted in particular the “dire” Government border shelter facilities on the US-Mexico border.

These centres cause lasting harm to youngsters in need of help, Ms. Fore said. Read more…

bh