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The silent cry of children
In many parts of the world, children are innocent victims of armed conflicts. Senator for Life Liliana Segre, during the Shoah Memorial, stressed the importance of protecting the most vulnerable, stating that “children are sacred and must not be touched”. This statement resonates as a warning to humanity, drawing attention to a reality that is often ignored. In Sudan, Israel, Congo, Palestine, Ukraine and the Horn of Africa, children live the horror of war every day, an experience that marks their lives indelibly.
The words of Liliana Segre
Segre evoked the memory of his deportation to Auschwitz, connecting the past with the present. His testimony is a reminder of the collective responsibility to protect children, emphasizing that “the death inflicted on children weighs like boulders on our consciences as human beings.” These words not only highlight current suffering, but invite us to reflect on our indifference in the face of such atrocities. The shame that Primo Levi described becomes a shared feeling, a call not to look the other way.
An appeal to the international community
The international community has a duty to intervene to protect children in war. Humanitarian organizations and governments must work together to ensure that children's rights are respected and that they receive the assistance they need. It is essential that voices like Segre's are heard and that concrete action is taken to stop the violence. Every day that passes without effective intervention means another day of suffering for the little ones. History teaches us that silence is complicit and that every action counts.