Global Child Forum 2014 in Stockholm.

On Friday, April 11 the Global Child Forum 2014, the Fourth Forum for children's rights was held at the Royal Palace. This year's theme was Partnerships for children's rights-today and for the future. 
Early in the morning the gates of the Royal Palace were opened and over three hundred guests gathered in the Hall to discuss child rights issues. Those invited were leaders from international corporations, financial institutions, representatives from the UN, academia and government representatives.

Photo: Kungahuset

The Global Child Forum was initiated by the Royal Family in 2009. The Global Child Forum is an independent platform that brings together world-leading stakeholders for deeper dialogue and a better understanding of children's rights.
King Carl XVI Gustaf welcomed the participants to this year's Global Child Forum, a day for all the world's children. One day, as the King hopes, will help the situation of children improve more rapidly. Including by today's forum will lead to inspiration, innovation and collaboration.

The Queen thanked all the dedication and idealism that was expressed during the day with a wish to children around the world will now see that we are working for their rights. The day ended with a concert in the Royal Chapel and during the evening a reception was held at the Tessin Palace, where the Stockholm County Governor Chris Heister was host.

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