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General Information

For more information on activites of the coalition, contact: Kathy Vandergrift, Chairperson at info@rightsofchildren.ca

Working Committees of the CCRC

This year the CCRC has several working committees on specific themes in children’s rights. You are invited to learn more or consider joining one of the following working committees by contacting the lead person:

Campaign for a Complaints Mechanism under the Convention: Sara Austin, at Sara_Austin@worldvision.ca.
Violence Against Children: Lisa Wolff at LWolff@unicef.ca
Education on Children’s Rights: Carole Carpenter at carolec@yorku.ca
Youth Groups for Children’s Rights: Samira Ahmed at samira@fybynews.com

Senate Report endorses CCRC proposals
July 15, 2010
Khadr: Justice Denied Again
July 15, 2010
Sebastien, AB, and Ashley: Justice for All Young People
June 8, 2010
Complaints Procedure Moves Ahead
March 31, 2010
Children and Parliament
March 18, 2010
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Child Rights Award

MP and former astronaut Marc Garneau presents Child Rights Award to Jocelyn Formsma
You may nominate persons in the following categories:
Children's Rights Champion: for work that makes a significant difference in the lives of children
Children's Rights Trailblazer: for original approaches that model rights-consistent activities Children's Rights Supporter: for supporting efforts to promote children's rights
Article 12 Award: for a young person (under the age of 18) who exercises voice and participation for child rights.
Submit letters of nomination outlining why your nominee should receive an award and your contact information to:

Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children
937 Alpine Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario