“Every child on this earth deserves the chance to live, learn and thrive in a safe space. I survived, I did it, but I’m not a statistic,” Evra said in New York.
“I have built a life that I love, but I know I am an exception. Now I am focused on ending the violence against children, I am fighting for the opportunity of a billion children What could be a greater opportunity, what could be a greater privilege?
“I ask you today to share this mission”.
You can watch Patrice’s full speech at the United Nations via his tweet below …
Patrice, 13, could only dream of it …
Today I stood on the most famous podium in the world and asked for action for the billion children affected by violence. We can and must change it.
Mom, I did it … 😁 pic.twitter.com/sFfUrSFevs
– Patrice Evra (@Evra) September 19, 2022
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