Hala Mreiwed, Author at Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children

Canada’s reporting under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

by Hala MreiwedChildren's Rights in Canada November 28, 2024December 13, 2024No Comments

Canada will be presenting its combined second and third reports (submitted November 2022) before the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at the 32nd Session on March 10 & 11, 2025 at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland. Civil Society organizations can submit parallel/alternative reports. The deadline for submitting written information is January 24, 2025: Information …

UNICEF Canada Annual Youth Advocacy Program

by Hala MreiwedChildren's Rights in Canada November 26, 2024November 26, 2024No Comments

2025 applications for UNICEF Canada Annual Youth Advocacy Program are now open! “The UNICEF Canada Youth Advocacy Program is an opportunity for young people (ages 13-24) living in Canada to develop knowledge and skills to become powerful advocates for the rights they are passionate about”. Submission deadline: December 15. To learn more and apply visit: …

CJCR Publication Alert

by Hala MreiwedChildren's Rights in Canada November 26, 2024November 26, 2024No Comments

The Canadian Journal of Children’s Rights has just published a very special edition: Vol. 11 No. 1 (2024): Commemorating the Legacy of the Honourable Landon Pearson, O.C. You can access the journal at: https://ojs.library.carleton.ca/index.php/cjcr/issue/view/278 The Journal accepts submissions from children and youth including poetry, artwork and other forms of creative expression on children’s rights themes. Click here for …

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

by Hala MreiwedChildren's Rights in Canada November 25, 2024December 17, 2024No Comments

The CCRC would like to congratulate Cheryl Perera, Founder and President of OneChild and CCRC Director, on her continued advocacy and work against the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children. On National Child Day, Cheryl Perera on behalf of OneChild, received the inaugural Cherry Kingsley Commemorative Award presented by Senator Kim Pate at the Landon Pearson Resource Centre …

November Events

by Hala MreiwedChildren's Rights in Canada November 15, 2024November 15, 2024No Comments

November 20 is National Child Day in Canada and World Children’s Day internationally, recognizing the global adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the universal rights of children.    Wednesday November 20: Join UNICEF Canada on National Child Day! UNICEF Canada will mark the 35th birthday of the Convention …

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

by Hala MreiwedChildren's Rights in Canada October 7, 2024October 30, 2024No Comments

The Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 12:00 pm– 1:30 pm EST. The meeting will be held on MS Teams (meeting link will be sent to CCRC members closer to the date). Please make sure to complete the registration form here. Registration will …

“What does the Global Pact for the Future mean for children?”

by Hala MreiwedChildren's Rights in Canada September 26, 2024September 26, 2024No Comments

On September 22, 2024, the UN General Assembly adopted the Pact for the Future, an agreement between States for how they will work together to respond to some of the future’s biggest challenges. The Child Rights International Network (CRIN) provides an overview of what this pact means for children and children’s rights, and what is missing; …