World leader of Terre-des-Hommes expresses belief: "Our success in Germany is contingent on global prosperity"
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In a recent statement, Joshua Hofert, board spokesman for the child rights organization Terre des Hommes, has emphasized the critical importance of development aid and humanitarian cooperation. Hofert argues for their realignment and stable financing to effectively address global challenges.
Hofert believes that development aid should not be cut, as past mistakes have shown that a retreat in development aid can have negative consequences. He relates development aid directly to global well-being, stressing that children's rights and protection must be prioritized in political agendas and policies, including development, migration, and economic policy.
Hofert advocates for a coordinated, rights-based approach to aid that supports vulnerable populations, especially children affected by crises such as natural disasters and armed conflicts. Within the context of Terre des Hommes, Hofert highlights the organization's focus on protecting children's rights worldwide, including psychosocial support for children suffering mental wounds from disasters and conflict zones.
In addition, Hofert calls for clear commitments from governments, such as the current German federal government, to prioritize family reunification and child protection in their development and humanitarian policies. He also urges for stopping arms exports that perpetuate violence, which indirectly impacts development and children’s well-being globally.
Hofert frames development aid not merely as economic assistance but as an essential component of safeguarding children's rights and promoting global peace and stability. Ignoring a retreat in development aid, he warns, could be fatal, especially for children who are already vulnerable. Conflicts may increase due to a retreat in development aid, Hofert believes, which would further endanger children's lives.
Therefore, Hofert's message is clear: development aid is not an optional extra but a fundamental part of ensuring the well-being of children and promoting global peace and stability. It is crucial that governments and organizations continue to prioritize development aid and humanitarian cooperation to protect the most vulnerable populations, especially children, and to contribute to a better, more peaceful world.
Other policy-and-legislation initiatives should prioritize children's rights and protection, given Hofert's stance on the importance of development aid in politics and general news. Governments, such as the current German federal government, should escalate their focus on family reunification and child protection within their development and humanitarian policies, as urged by Hoferter.
