Recent website security breach

Recently, there was a security breach on our website, rightsofchildren.ca. Our investigation has concluded that while there is no evidence that our email subscriber list was stolen, it is possible that newsletter subscriber email addresses were copied and could potentially be used for spam. Fortunately, most spam filters should be able to catch these attempts. Please be assured that donations to the CCRC are processed through CanadaHelps, and no payment information is stored on our systems; therefore, it remains completely unaffected by this incident. To enhance our website security, we have implemented additional safeguards, including migrating to secure website hosting and implementing various security layers and best practices. We take data privacy and security very seriously and are committed to protecting your information. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate your understanding.

“Because I said so” op-ed by Sarah Niman, counsel representing the CCRC

Saskatchewan’s top court will rule on whether a gender identity disclosure law violates children’s Charter rights– but the ruling won’t change anything. That’s because even if the court declares that the law is cruel and usual punishment, contrary to the Charter, the law will continue to apply because the provincial government invoked the notwithstanding clause.

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CCRC Intern spotlight

The CCRC is excited to announce that Jane Yu has joined the team as a student intern. We appreciate Jane choosing to do her internship at the CCRC focussing on children's rights education and look forward to working with her. Below is a message from Jane:

"I’m Jane, a university student at McGill, majoring in Education in Global Contexts and minoring in International Development...."

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Congratulations to Cheryl Perera, Founder and President of OneChild and CCRC Director

The CCRC would like to congratulate Cheryl Perera, Founder and President of OneChild and CCRC Director, on her nomination for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. You can learn more about Cheryl's work on the OneChild website and her most recent interview on CTV news.

4th Annual Children's Rights Writing and Expression Competition/4e concours annuel d’écriture et d’expression sur les droits des enfants

4th Annual Children's Rights Writing and Expression Contest
Submission deadline extended for the 4th Annual Children's Rights Writing and Expression Competition / 4e concours annuel d’écriture et d’expression sur les droits des enfants

to 7 April 2025. For more information and to access the English and French child friendly posters, visit the CCRC website.

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Engagement for Canada’s second State of Youth Report - Deadline Extended

In November 2024, the Youth Secretariat launched the online engagement process for Canada’s second State of Youth Report. Canada’s State of Youth Report offers a snapshot of life for young people, drawing on insights and feedback from youth across the country about the issues that matter most to them. If you are between the ages of 16 and 29, the Youth Secretariat wants to hear from you! This engagement process is your opportunity to share your experiences, challenges and priorities so that Canada’s second State of Youth Report reflect what matters most to you.The deadline for completing the online engagement has been extended until March 16th, 2025.

Children's Rights Events

The International and Canadian Child Rights Partnership (ICCRP) warmly invites you to join them in-person or online for an upcoming presentation with Dr. Robert Nanima titled Problematising Concepts & Terms in Children’s Rights in the African Children’s Rights System: A Form of Decoloniality?
Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET (click here for more time zones)
Location: Daphne Cockwell Complex at Toronto Metropolitan University - Room
DCC-708 / Zoom (link provided upon registration). Registration: Click here

The Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC) and Professor Mona Paré, holder of the Juge Raoul Barbe et Yolande Larose Professorship on the study of the judiciary, are pleased to invite you to the webinar: The participation of children in protection and criminal justice proceedings: International & Quebec perspectives
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (EDT)
Location: Webinar in French on ZOOM (Questions possible in English at the end).
REGISTRATION REQUIRED to receive the link.

Le Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l’enfant (LRIDE) et la Professeure Mona Paré, titulaire de la Bourse professorale Juge Raoul Barbe et Yolande Larose sur l’étude du pouvoir judiciaire, sont heureux de vous inviter à ce webinaire: La participation des enfants dans les procédures de protection et de justice pénale : Perspectives internationales & québécoises
Mardi le 18 mars 2025
16 h 30 à 18 h (HAE)
Webinaire en français sur ZOOM; INSCRIPTION REQUISE pour recevoir le lien.

CCRC Membership Renewal or Becoming a New Member

As we continue on this journey advocating for concrete action on children’s rights and the full implementation of the CRC, your support is essential to our strength as a Coalition. We encourage you to renew your CCRC membership or become a new member in 2025. CCRC annual membership is from January 1-December 31.
Visit CCRC page on CanadaHelps.

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