This is the Executive Summary for "The State of the World's Children 2024: The Future of Childhood in a Changing World," which looks ahead to the year 2050. It asks: How can we best secure a future where the rights of every child are realized -- a world where all children survive, thrive and meet their full potential? This report…

What does the future hold for the world's children? In many ways, the future is now. Today's actions and decisions will determine the future children inherit. Unfortunately, today's children live in a world fraught with crises, poverty and discrimination. Where far too many are deprived of opportunities to meet their full potential. We can and…