Join us on May 17 & 18 to watch the UN review Canada under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Sign up here. Young people watching can comment in the chat and we will share these with government after the event. We also welcome other Civil Society Actors to watch with us! You …
See below for a message from Child Rights Connect about Canada’s appearance at the UN on May 17/18 Recording of session briefing English: (Passcode: Mu3LD1h$) Session live comments Remember that if an issue is not raised by the Committee during the session dialogue, it cannot be included in the Concluding Observations! Send your critical comments …
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Did you know that you can watch the government of Canada appear before the Committee on the Rights of the Child? On May 17th and 18th at 9am EST, check out the proceedings And remember to see the alternative reports that civil society organizations have submitted!
Canada is under review for implementation of children’s rights across the country. Alternative reports and additional submissions to the official government report are an important part of the process. Young people and groups who work with children provide missing information and different perspectives on the situation of children in Canada. The CCRC prepared an umbrella …
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We know this is a time of uncertainty in the world. Educators, parents, and other supporting adults want to help children to understand and process what is happening. Here are two separate resource sheets, one for kids, and one for adults, that provides some ways to think about how to support children during this time.
Take this survey on young people’s rights to help inform government about what children and youth think about their rights and the UN process. UNICEF Canada created this survey in partnership with the CCRC. Please share widely! Deadline extended to April 29th!! French English This survey is part of our project with the Ministry of …
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