The Dubai Declaration on Early Childhood Development was launched by Dubai Cares and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Dubai in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation at the World Summit of Governments in Dubai in response to the growing scientific consensus that Early childhood growth can guide their mental and emotional paths throughout their lives, with significant implications for the economy and stability of their communities. The Dubai Declaration on Early Childhood Development identifies elements and approaches to a comprehensive range of services for young children and their caregivers, ranging from stimulation to nutrition to the way parents live. The Declaration also calls for supporting these approaches, through national policy, regulations and incentives, that will guide private sector investment, as well as state priorities in early childhood development.
"The announcement is only an extension of our commitment to early childhood development, and we hope this announcement will reinforce the global movement towards investment in services in homes, schools, clinics and communities that give young children the best start to life," said Tarek Mohammed Al Gurg, CEO of Dubai Cares. . Al-Gurg also spoke about the strategic partnership between Dubai Cares and UNICEF. "Cooperation with UNICEF has allowed us to move from donor to strategic partner through the development of program priorities and an implementation approach that will contribute to the education and development of children and young people. all over the world".