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\n“Children are the future of the planet and we have the fundamental right to a life of dignity.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The Impact of Kehkashan & KidsRights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Inspired 600 young\u00a0changemakers<\/em>\u00a0from 17 countries at the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates 2016.<\/li>\n
- Became a member of\u00a0The KidsRights Youngsters<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Kehkashan’s Story<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/archived.kidsrights.webkey8.nl\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/09\/uae-map-560x700.jpg\")
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Kehkashan is a natural\u00a0changemaker<\/i>. Born in the United Arab Emirates on June 5,\u00a0World Environment Day<\/strong>, she has always been passionate about protecting the planet. By 8 years old she was persuading those around her of the importance of environmental action. It was not just empty talk: Kehkashan soon put her words into action by planting trees and bringing together young people locally to collect and recycle waste.<\/p>\nA healthy environment for children<\/strong>
\nEnvironmental degradation is a real threat to children and their rights. Every year more than\u00a0three million children under five years old die due to environmental causes<\/strong>, and the lives of millions more are destroyed. Climate change brings with it floods, droughts and hurricanes. These\u00a0destroy\u00a0infrastructure, food, water supplies and housing, and\u00a0families are forced to flee their homes.<\/p>\nHeavy rainfall and\u00a0temperature changes\u00a0increase\u00a0the incidence of diseases caused by water contamination and poor sanitation. Young children are the first to get sick. There is no doubt: a\u00a0healthy environment is a precondition<\/strong>for the fulfillment of children’s rights.<\/p>\nKehkashan has always understood this clearly. To protect children and their rights, we must protect our planet too.<\/p>\n
Kehkashan’s Story<\/h2>\n\n
Kehkashan is a natural\u00a0changemaker<\/i>. Born in the United Arab Emirates on June 5,\u00a0World Environment Day<\/strong>, she has always been passionate about protecting the planet. By 8 years old she was persuading those around her of the importance of environmental action. It was not just empty talk: Kehkashan soon put her words into action by planting trees and bringing together young people locally to collect and recycle waste.<\/p>\n A healthy environment for children<\/strong> Heavy rainfall and\u00a0temperature changes\u00a0increase\u00a0the incidence of diseases caused by water contamination and poor sanitation. Young children are the first to get sick. There is no doubt: a\u00a0healthy environment is a precondition<\/strong>for the fulfillment of children’s rights.<\/p>\n Kehkashan has always understood this clearly. To protect children and their rights, we must protect our planet too.<\/p>\n
\nEnvironmental degradation is a real threat to children and their rights. Every year more than\u00a0three million children under five years old die due to environmental causes<\/strong>, and the lives of millions more are destroyed. Climate change brings with it floods, droughts and hurricanes. These\u00a0destroy\u00a0infrastructure, food, water supplies and housing, and\u00a0families are forced to flee their homes.<\/p>\n