BRICS Child Futures Forum calls for child-centred human capital cooperation

Source: ANI (Asian News International) | Original Published At: 2026-08-24 08:01:32 UTC

Key Points

• The Observer Research Foundation convened the forum in Lucknow with UNICEF India under India's BRICS Presidency 2026.
• Participants called for stronger links between early childhood investment, last-mile delivery, youth skills, innovation, gender parity and sustainable financing.
• Discussions explored a life-cycle approach connecting BRICS cooperation in health, nutrition, education, social protection and youth development.
• The forum brought together government officials, policy experts, researchers, development partners and youth representatives from India and other BRICS countries.
• UNICEF India Representative Jesper Moller said BRICS is home to more than a billion children, whose health, learning and skills will shape its future.