Colombian singer and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Shakira has partnered with the charity to call on global leaders to invest heavily in early childhood development.

Speaking at a press conference, Shakira said 'More than 100 million children are out of school and 161 million boys and girls under five are physically and cognitively stunted due to a lack of care and proper nutrition. Every year that passes without us making significant investment in early childhood development and initiatives that address these issues, millions of kids will be born into the same cycle of poverty and lack of opportunity'.