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CCRC contribution to the Day of Dialogue on Human Rights

by Olivia LecoufleChildren's Rights and Governance, Children's Rights in Canada, Monitoring Canada and the UNCRC 21 May 20262 June 2026Comments are Disabled

On May 20th in Regina, the Federal, Provincial, and Territorial (FPT) Senior Officials’ Committee Responsible for Human Rights held a Day of Dialogue between FPT Ministers, Partners and Stakeholders, which included civil society representatives, Indigenous leaders and Human Rights Commissions. The Dialogue took place in the margins of the Forum of Ministers on Human Rights that was held …

2026 International SpankOut Day

by Olivia LecoufleChildren's Rights in Canada 28 April 202628 April 2026Comments are Disabled

Joint Statement by Kids Rights Canada & Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children Release Date: 27 April 2026 The Background Thirty-five years ago, Canada ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), stepping onto the world stage as a pathfinder for child advocacy. Today, there is a clear global consensus on ending …

A Message from Outgoing CCRC Chair – Hala Mreiwed

by Hala MreiwedChildren's Rights in Canada 16 November 202518 November 2025No Comments

Dear CCRC members and friends, As I conclude my tenure at the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the Board of Directors (past and present), Terence Hamilton (past CCRC Co-Chair), the CCRC members, partners, supporters, children’s rights advocates and civil society organizations. I am grateful …

Notice: Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children (CCRC)

by Hala MreiwedChildren's Rights in Canada 29 September 20253 November 2025No Comments

The Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 12:00-1:30pm EST via zoom. Please make sure to complete the registration form. Registration will close November 10, 2024 at 11:59pm EST. The AGM agenda will include the following items: 6. Election for the upcoming CCRC Chair 2025-2027 (nomination made at the …

Save the Date: CCRC Annual General Meeting

by Hala MreiwedChildren's Rights in Canada 19 September 202519 September 2025No Comments

The CCRC AGM will take place Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 12:00-1:30pm EST via zoom. Complete agenda and registration link will be sent to CCRC members (with active membership), posted on the CCRC website, and via the newsletter in the upcoming weeks. CCRC annual membership is from January 1-December 31. If you are not sure if your membership is up-to-date, …

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities on Care and support for children with disabilities within the family environment and its gendered dimensions

by Hala MreiwedChildren's Rights in Canada 14 September 202514 September 2025No Comments

On July 16, the new thematic report on care and support for children with disabilities within the family environment and its gendered dimensions was issued by the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities. In the report, Heba Hagrass “highlights barriers faced by children with disabilities and their caregivers to the enjoyment of …

Invitation to Endorse Joint Response to OPC Consultation on Children’s Privacy Code in Canada

by Hala MreiwedChildren's Rights in Canada 21 July 202522 July 2025No Comments

On May 12, 2025, the OPC launched an exploratory consultation on the development of a children’s privacy code to help them better understand the challenges associated with children’s privacy, and to explore potential solutions to assist in the development of a children’s privacy code.For more information on how to participate/make a submission, visit the OPC website: https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/about-the-opc/what-we-do/consultations/consultation-children-code/ …