Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children

Human Rights 75 Initiative: 2024 Summit of the Future (News from Child Rights Connects)

by Kate ButlerChildren's Rights in Canada May 1, 2023May 1, 2023No Comments

Human Rights 75 Initiative: fill out the survey to define the strategic direction of the UN Human Rights Office and inform the 2024 Summit of the Future As part of the campaign for the 75th anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights celebrations, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) is undertaking a participatory process to define its strategic direction for the period of …

Latest article in The Conversation about ending corporal punishment

by Kate ButlerProtecting Children From Harm April 21, 2023No Comments

Check out this article in The Conversation about ending corporal punishment. The movement to repeal section 43 continues to grow.

Ending Violence Against Children: See what’s planned for April 30 by the Global End Violence Against Children Partnership

by Kate ButlerProtecting Children From Harm, Violence against Children April 17, 2023No Comments

On 30 April, the International Day to #EndCorporalPunishment, join the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children, and partners around the world to call for an end to violent punishment of children. Across the world, 4 in 5 children aged 2-14 are subjected to violent forms of punishment and discipline at the hands of parents, caregivers …

A7Generations releasing Labour of Love report today in NYC at UN

by Kate ButlerChildren's Rights in Canada, Vulnerable Children April 17, 2023April 17, 2023No Comments

Please see this note from Assembly of 7 Generations. Stream them live today from the UN where they are releasing their much-anticipated report on TRC 66. I am writing on behalf of the Labour of Love report and the community-based Indigenous Youth advocates bringing critical calls to action to the United Nations Permanent Forum on …

Call to action for young people in ending corporal punishment

by Kate ButlerProtecting Children From Harm, Violence against Children April 11, 2023April 11, 2023No Comments

Check out this call for young people to participate in an initiative to end corporal punishment in Canada from Senator Kutcher’s office. See below for details and reach out to Lauren with your questions. As we move into the spring, it is our hope that Bill S-251, An Act to Repeal Section 43 of the Criminal Code …

CCRC Submission to the UPR of Canada

by Kate ButlerBest Interests of Children, Children's Rights and Governance, Monitoring Canada and the UNCRC, UN Review March 29, 2023No Comments

Universal Periodic Review of Canada March 29, 2023 Submission by the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children Who we are: The Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children (CCRC) is a national umbrella group of organizations and individuals committed to the full implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in Canada …

Board recruitment 2023

by Kate ButlerChildren's Rights in Canada March 28, 2023No Comments

Interested in joining the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children Board of Directors? A working board opportunity for those who want to provide leadership in children’s rights in Canada! The CCRC is looking for persons to be active participants in a working board that focuses on advancing the rights of children in Canada. Our …