This story is part of Human Rights Champions – a recurring series featuring portraits of human rights defenders or organizations that stand up for human rights. Salazar’s story of activism is part of a series inspired by the first-ever global report looking at the safety and protection of youth in the civic space.

Geneva Palais briefing note on COP26 and the inclusion of children and young people in climate-related decision-making.This is a summary of what was said by Gautam Narasimhan, UNICEF Global Lead for Climate, Energy and Environment – to whom quoted text may be attributed – on COP26 and the impact of climate change on children, at today's (Tuesday 2 November) press briefing at the Palais des Nations

"At the Summit, donors pledged US$4 billion to enable GPE to support education for the world’s most marginalized children." shared Alice Albright, the Chief Executive Office

"I urge Member States and the international community to stand in solidarity with journalists around the world today and every day, and to demonstrate the political will needed to investigate and prosecute crimes against journalists and media workers with the full force of the law.” UN Secretary-General António Guterres. UN Secretary