UNICEF hailed Imam Hussain Shrine supports children

UNICEF pleased to see Imam Husayn Shrine supports children

Within a visit to Iraq to study the child’s situation, a delegation from the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund "UNICEF" visited Imam Hussain Holy Shrine where reports on the children who left school, and the children who were enlisted by ISIS, were presented to them.

Hawzah News Agency (Karbala, Iraq) - A member of the delegation, Hebeeb El-Meghribi – from Morocco said, "We have been acquainted with some projects Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has achieved; such projects indicate how the holy shrine protects the child, and how they build a better future for them".

We are delighted to find that the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has built hospitals for children and a center for family guidance, said El-Meghribi.

Jemal al-Shehristani, director of Department of Media of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, said that the visit was also to find out about the children enlisted by ISIS to execute terrorist attacks.

Reports have recently shown the means ISIS is using to enlist children in Iraq and Syria.