Empowering children and young people for a brighter future.
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Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
Message from Ann Skelton, Chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child #UNCRC on World Children’s Day 2024
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
Children don’t have the same political or economic power as adults. They won’t get to vote on 4 July.
But their views matter.
The next UK Government needs to take urgent action to place children’s rights and their voices at the heart of policy making.
@UofGPolicy @CFGProject
Policy Insights 💡
'Children's Rights Require Political Leadership'
Prof. @Bruce_Adamson, @UofGLaw, writes about parties' positions on children's rights and argues the next UK Government must place children at the heart of policy making.
Read more: gla.ac.uk/research/az/public…
ALT CHILDREN’S RIGHTS REQUIRE POLITICAL LEADERSHIP Policy Insights: Professor Bruce Adamson
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
🎉Congratulations @AfemaRdc; CUWEDE COD LAB; @DMutakoha; @AnikeFoundation; @Obsdeac; SCO; SOS Oasis d'Enfants; TYEGD; @Loo_Niva; @UGOODngo; Plataforma 3 Voces; @lastensuojeluKL; SOS Childrens Villages 🇩🇪;& @CFGProject
for joining @ChildRightsCnct as members #GA2024 #childrights
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
“El juego es un aspecto fundamental de la infancia”, explica el llamamiento a la acción emitido por Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project (@CFGProject) para celebrar este primer Día Internacional del Juego, 11 de junio.
ciudadesamigas.org/primer-di…
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
Amazing to be celebrating the first 🇺🇳 #InternationalDayOfPlay
Play is such an essential part of children’s development and links strongly to mental and physical health and development to their fullest potential.
@CFGProject
We are thrilled to announce that #UNGA has adopted an #InternationalDayofPlay!🌟 With this historic endorsement, we are proud to unveil the launch of the Children and Young People's Call to Action - read their recommendations for a more playful future ➡️ bit.ly/international-day-of-…
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child #UNCRC appreciates the excellent practice of responding directly to the children
👍#Scotland 🏴(The content of the response is not necessarily endorsed).
The child-friendly version: gov.scot/binaries/content/do…
The adult version: gov.scot/publications/united…
#childrensrights @lexpsy
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
📣NEW REPORT📣
The best interests of the child in the digital environment from #DigitalFutures4Children (@5RightsFound @MediaLSE) explores what “best interests” could mean for a children and how it is often misunderstood or misused by policy makers.
connectedlearning.news/DigCh…
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
The Council of Europe & EU are launching a toolkit in Autumn 2024 to boost critical thinking in young people, tackling fake news & historical inaccuracies.
The "Toolkit for History Classes" includes 11 activities. 📚🤓
Learn more: coe.int/en/web/portal/-/new-…
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
So exciting to see decision makers finally taking action to recognize a fundamental part of children’s life.
Feels fulfilling to have taken part in the development of the Call to Action through the Child and youth advisory group.
We are thrilled to announce that #UNGA has adopted an #InternationalDayofPlay!🌟 With this historic endorsement, we are proud to unveil the launch of the Children and Young People's Call to Action - read their recommendations for a more playful future ➡️ bit.ly/international-day-of-…
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
In a new report, ChildFund Alliance, @Eurochild_org, @SaveChildrenEU, @sos_children and @UNICEF joined forces with the @CFGProject to consult children 10 to 18 across the EU on the issues that matter most to them. Learn what they had to say. childfriendlygovernance.org/…
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
25/3/2024 The UN General Assembly has designated June 11 of every year as International Day of Play. The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child #UNCRC and all the children of the world look forward to the first in 2024 of many celebrations to come. #childrensrights @lexpsy
the-star.co.ke/news/2024-03-…
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
“We've been working hard as part of the Child Advisory Board, with kids from six different European countries.
Over 9,200 children responded to our survey, and today, we're here to share the main findings with you.”
#EuropeKidsWant
bit.ly/EKW24
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
📢 “We're not just the future; we're also the present of Europe!”
Today at the #VoteforChildren campaign launch in the @Europarl_EN, children and young people from across Europe are presenting the results of
the #EuropeKidsWant survey gathering views & concerns of 9000+ children from 26 EU countries.
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
🌟 Under 18 and interested in #democracy? The #EUChildParticipation Platform really wants to hear from you! Follow the link and take the survey in your language: eu-for-children.europa.eu/de…
Open until 19/04!
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
Children’s voices must be heard on climate crisis, says UN rights body theguardian.com/environment/…
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
📣Engagement with #children is a key part of the Human Rights 75 Initiative!
OHCHR just launched a new webpage for children to learn more about the HR75 and how they can get involved:
ℹ️ ohchr.org/en/children/childr…
#ChildParticipation #CHRDs
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
📣Just released! The UN Secretary-General Guidance Note on Child Rights Mainstreaming is a historic first step in addressing the need for a systematic application of a #ChildRights approach across the @UN system!
➡️Read & share it: childrightsconnect.org/wp-co… #CRmainstreaming
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
Great to talk to colleagues at @CFGProject about the importance of children’s participation as an essential part of effective and legitimate decision making
Only by involving children in decision-making are we going to get the best results and outcomes
childfriendlygovernance.org/…
Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project retweeted
Creating digital products for children? 🚸
This week’s #DigitalFutures blog looks at the recommended best practices to protect the rights of the child.
Overwhelmed?
👀Look out for our guidance for innovators on child rights by design – coming soon!👀
ow.ly/BNhc50MXeZp