Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children

CCRC webinar: Youth Researchers’ Peer-to-Peer PAR Journey and Findings

par Kate ButlerIntérêt supérieur de l'enfant, Droits de l'enfant au Canada November 9, 2023Aucun commentaire

Date: November 25, 2023 Time: 12:00-1:30 pm EST Location: zoom Registration is free but required at: https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItd-CsrjooHNCD8RqaNmZ8d1f2QQuXEVvM After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The CCRC would like to invite you to a webinar with youth researchers who will be discussing their Peer-to-Peer Participatory Action Research Journey and Findings. Please …

Letter from outgoing CCRC Chair

par Kate ButlerBest Interests of Children, Child Development, Children's Rights and Governance, Children's Rights in Canada, Protecting Children From Harm November 6, 2023Aucun commentaire

Written by Kate Butler, November 2023 I’m writing this as the outgoing chair of the CCRC. It has been a honour to be part of this organization for the last 6 years, including the last 3 as Co-Chair and Chair. Working with our wonderful partners, members, and supporters from across the country has made me …

New article on positive and negative parental discipline behaviours

par Kate ButlerViolence contre les enfants October 31, 2023October 31, 2023Aucun commentaire

Check out this summary of an article about positive and negative parental discipline behaviours and child outcomes across 60 countries.

Nov. 3 webinar with Hélène Sioui Trudel from Dr. Julian Foundation

par Kate ButlerBest Interests of Children, Child Development October 31, 2023October 31, 2023Aucun commentaire

Webinar: Integrated Law Practice: A child’s-rights-based approach to health Date: Friday November 3rd, 2023 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Speakers: Hélène Sioui Trudel (Lawyer, Mediator Founder of an Innovative Children’s’-Rights-Based Approach to child health) Description: This webinar will address improving global health care access and outcomes for impoverished children in Canada. This webinar will …

Call for input to the report of the Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders to the Human Rights Council on child and youth human rights defenders

par Kate ButlerBest Interests of Children, Child Development October 26, 2023Aucun commentaire

Purpose: Submissions received will inform the thematic report of the Special Rapporteur on the issue of children and youth who are human rights defenders. The report will be presented to the UN Human Rights Council in March 2024. Background Children and young persons are increasingly active in the field of human rights, promoting and protecting the …

Greetings / Olá / Hola from the ICCRP.

par Kate ButlerLes droits de l'enfant au Canada October 25, 2023October 25, 2023Aucun commentaire

You are invited to join us for our virtual roundtable on Universal Children’s Day as we explore how adults can listen and engage with young people. Please see the attached invitation (in English, Portuguese, and Spanish) and feel free to share it widely.

Submit evidence or research to the Senate committee studying Bill S251 on repealing section 43 of the criminal code

par Kate ButlerBest Interests of Children, Child Development, Children's Rights and Governance October 20, 2023Aucun commentaire

Senator Stan Kutcher’s Bill S-251 to repeal s.43 of the Criminal Code which allows for corporal punishment of children is moving through the Senate and is currently being studied by the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs. Please consider drafting and submitting evidence or research or support for the commitee to consider. Submissions can provide evidence, …