Oxford Dictionary of Religions -2 October 2009

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Jeunes refugies africains: construire l`avenir -5 May 2010

*Un dossier pedagogique pour les eleves des ecoles secondaires *Une vidéo (67 minutes) et un support de cours pour l’enseignant

Gender and Education for All: The Leap to Equality -5 May 2010

*Education For All (EFA) Global Monitoring Report 2003/2004

Education: the right response to child labour -6 May 2010

*A kit that includes facts on education and skills training, bookmark, poster, notepad, and teacher's resource

International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour and International Labour Office -10 May 2010

*Full texts of the child labor conventions, including: *Convention 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour *Recommendation 190 concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor *Convention 138 on Minimum Age *ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and its Follow-Up *Recommendation 146 concerning Minimum Age for Admission to Employment

International Mechanisms: A guide for national NGOs to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse -10 May 2010

*Document to provide assistance to individuals and organizations working at the grass roots, national, regional or international levels to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse *Sets out the international legal framework for the protection of the rights of the child and details the mechanisms which have been created to monitor and report on State Parties implementation of their international commitments

Child Honoring: How to Turn this World Around -11 May 2010

*Takes a children-first approach to global restoration which outlines threats to life and offers a remedy for societal transformation based on honoring children *Includes essays on the personal child, the cultural child, the planetary child, templates for change, and policy prescriptions

18 Candles: The Convention on the Rights of the Child Reaches Majority -11 May 2010

*Eighteen articles celebrating the eighteenth birthday of the Convention on the Rights of the Child *Authors range from the High Commissioner for Human Rights, representatives of the Council of Europe, the Chairperson and former Chairperson of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, Members and former Members of the Committee, the Secretary-General’s independent expert on violence against children, child rights activists and representatives of non-governmental organizations, and representatives of UNICEF, the UN body which takes its inspiration from the terms of the Convention, and children

Opening Minds, Opening Up Opportunities -12 May 2010

*Report on children's participation in action for working children *Based on commissioned case study research in Bangladesh, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, India, and Senegal

The World of Working Children -17 May 2010

*Children's book including sections on: What are your rights?; Life stories of working children; Work and respect of your rights; Learning activities; What are the worst forms of child labour?; Respecting rights: everybody's responsibility; The right to participate; Child participation; and your project on participation *Includes reading guidelines in English, French, and Spanish

Making Reality of the Rights of the Child -17 May 2010

*Publication written to assist implementing the Convention on the Rights of the Child *Contains an analysis of the norms in the Convention and how it is intended to be implemented *Appended are the official and final versions of the Convention and the Guidelines for governments on how to report to the Committee

Training Manual on Child Labour for NGOs -17 May 2010

*Manual contains three chapters on a range of issues with reference to child labour: identifying child labour; working with children; and working with partners and community *Each chapter includes: objectives of the chapter; general recommendations; activities; key points

General Comments of the Committee on the Rights of the Child -17 May 2010

*Includes CD with Concluding Observations *Includes General Comments No. 1- No. 8 (2001-2006): The Aims of Education; The Role of Independent National Human Rights Institutions in the promotioon and protection of the rights of the child; HIV/AIDS and the rights of the child; Adolescent Health and Development in the contesxt of the Convention on the Rights of the Child; Treatment of Unaccompanied and Separated Children; Implementing child rights in Early Childhood; The right of the Child to protection from corporal punishment and other cruel or degrading forms of punishment *Includes other materials for the CRC at 18

The WOrld of Working Children -6 January 2011

Every day, many children find themselves in difficult circumstances, in wich their rigth are violated. For example, did you know that somme children often work in dangerous and life-threatening conditions? THis is the life of many working children

Le Monde des enfants qui travaillent -6 January 2011

Des enfants vivent quotidiennement des situations difficiles et dans lesquelles leurs droits sont violés. par exemple, sais-tu que certains enfants sont obligées de travailler régulièrement dans des conditions fatiguantes et dangeureuses? C'est le quitidien de beaucoup d'enfants

Understanding Children's Rights -7 January 2011

Too often, children are approached as a homogenous grouip. It is the intention not to loose sight of the actual situation of this one particular child, in his or her very particular situation and about every child's relationship to her or his parents and the broader community to wich she or he belongs.

Understanding Children's Rights -7 January 2011

Too often, children are approached as a homogenous group. it is the intention not to loose sight of the actual situation of this one particular child, in his or her very particular situation and about every child's relationship to her or his parents and the broader community to which she or he belongs

The Future of Children with Disabilities in the Baltic States -10 January 2011

This report presents a factual account of the seminar's finding, deliberations and decision.

Protecting the rights of children in conflict with the law -10 January 2011

In their efforts to comply with the Convention on the Rights of the child many States Parties have or are taking legislative measures to adress the problems of children in conflict with law, an area also known as juvenil justice

Violence against Children- What do NGOs know? What do NGOs say? -11 January 2011

The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) sets a unique framework to address violence against children. Article 3 establishes that “in all actions concerning children, (...) the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration”. While taking into account the rights and duties of any individual legally responsible for the child, States Parties undertake to ensure the child such protection and care as is necessary for his or her well-being.

Outlooks on Children and Media -12 January 2011

Focusing on media literacy this yearbook compiles information on recent and current trends in media effects, including research on children and media, declarations related to the area, and a selection of relevant organizations and Web sites. The report first delineates children's rights as stipulated in the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child and presents information on the distribution of children and adolescents worldwide. Current research information is then presented on the following topics: (1) the changing media environment; (2) recent trends in children's television programming by region; (3) violence in electronic games; (4) the impact of advertising in audio-visual and digital children's media; (5) children's access to media by region; (6) children's media use and media use styles; (7) children's media content preferences; (8) the presentation of children in the media; and (9) the impact of media on children. The report next discusses the increasing debate about what international means might support media that guarantee freedom of expression for adults and children while protecting children from harmful influences. The report next presents examples of international meetings on children and the media since 1990. Organizations and networks providing opportunities for children to develop media literacy and to participate in creating media are described. Finally, the report discusses the influences of media violence and the regulation and self-regulation of media. Also included are international and regional declarations and resolutions on children and media. A table is appended delineating media information by nation worldwide, with information on income classification of countries

The Challenges Facing Educational Systems

I would like to share nine (9) brief points. The first three are conceptual and addresses what we mean by social cohesion. The second three points relate to my broad diagnosis of the root causes of deadly conflict and violence, which is the anti-thesis of social harmony. Lastly, I conclude by sharing three modest suggestions as to how we can contribute to building a culture of social cohesion.

Celebrating 30 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child: A Collaborative Study on the Contributions from Religious Communities

Arigatou International, in close collaboration with the Office of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General on Violence against Children (SRSG) and other key partners, has initiated a study which consists of a review of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) from a multi-religious perspective. The primary authors of the study include distinguished academics specialized in the field of child’s rights, former chairpersons of the CRC Committee, as well as religious scholars from various faiths and backgrounds.

Discussing the Rights of the Child and Religious Beliefs with Academia and Decision-Makers in Geneva

In an increasingly globalized world, where the religious landscape is constantly evolving, discussing the right of the child to self-determination in religious beliefs and the extent of the role of the parents and caregivers in guiding them has become an urgent issue.

INSPIREd Faith Communities in Kenya – Fourth Roundtable on Nurturing Values and Spirituality in Early Childhood for the Prevention of Violence

With a strong call to action to work together for a future of dignity, prosperity and peace for children, Dr. Daniel Muvengi, Regional Director of World Vision Kenya, opened the National Roundtable Discussion on Nurturing Values and Spirituality in Early Childhood for the Prevention of Violence that was held on 28 and 29 May, 2019, in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Solidarity Project Ends With the Launch of a Practical Booklet for Educators and Policymakers

A booklet titled Solidarity: Advancing the Role of Education in Fostering Migrant and Refugee Inclusion in Europe, was launched in November 2021 as part of a project to support educators and policymakers working with migrants and refugees in Europe.

Fostering Resilience in Children on the Move

"We have to keep in mind that children on the move are first and foremost children and their rights move with them!" Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Violence against Children

A webinar series on Resilience and Children on the Move, took place from September to November 2021, gathering more than 350 participants in three sessions. Throughout the sessions, participants shared experiences and best practices to support, protect and nurture the physical, socio-emotional, and spiritual well-being of children on the move.