June 1, 2020 - Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children

Children with Disabilities: Time for Action

by Kathy VandergriftVulnerable Children, Children's Rights and Governance, Children's Rights in Canada June 1, 2020June 1, 2020No Comments

May 31 to June 6 is National AccessAbility Week. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of persons with disabilities and recognize work being done to remove barriers to their full participation. This year the CCRC is highlighting actions Canada needs to take to fulfill the rights of children with disabilities under two different …

CovidUnder19: Global Youth Voice

by Kathy VandergriftChild Development June 1, 2020June 1, 2020No Comments

Covid-19 is changing the world for children around the globe. CovidUnder19 is a youth-led global initiative that takes children’s rights seriously and offers a way for the views of young people to be heard. It is supported by children’s rights groups around the world. If you or someone you know is between the ages of …