Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children

Congratulations to Kathy Vandergrift, Children’s Rights Advocate and Past Chair of the CCRC

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

The Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children (CCRC) would like to congratulate Kathy Vandergrift, Children’s Rights Advocate and Past Chair of the CCRC on receiving the Kings Coronation Medal for advocacy on children’s rights and community service on December 12, 2024 in Ottawa presented by Member of Parliament Anita VandenBeld, Ottawa West-Nepean, Ontario. Kathy has been a children’s rights advocate at the …

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 …

4e Concours annuel d’écriture et d’expression sur les droits des enfants

by Kate ButlerChildren's Rights and Governance, Children's Rights in Canada November 20, 2024March 2, 2025No Comments

Soumettez votre contribution ici en anglais, ou ici en français ! En vertu de la Convention relative aux droits de l’enfant des Nations unies (CDE), les pays (dont le Canada !) s’engagent à protéger les droits des enfants. Tous les enfants du Canada ont ces droits. Ils sont tous aussi importants les uns que les …

4th Annual Children’s Rights Writing and Expression Contest

by Kate ButlerBest Interests of Children, Children's Rights and Governance, Children's Rights in Canada November 19, 2024March 2, 2025No Comments

Submit your entry here in English, or here in French! Under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, countries (including Canada!) promise to protect children’s rights. Every child in Canada has these rights. They’re equally important. They’re connected. And they can’t be taken away, like: This year’s Children’s Rights Expression contest asks the following questions: If …