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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 …

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

par Kate ButlerProtection des enfants contre les atteintes, Violence à l'encontre des enfants April 17, 2023Aucun commentaire

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 …

The Indigenous Support Project: Celebrating 3 years of supporting Indigenous youth in Canada and around the world

par Kate ButlerChildren's Rights in Canada, Monitoring Canada and the UNCRC, Vulnerable Children March 7, 2023Aucun commentaire

The CCRC wants to highlight the great work done by The Indigenous Support Project (TISP). Read below for more details. The Indigenous Support Project is celebrating 3 years of providing relief materials and cultural education to various Indigenous communities around the globe. They help individuals and youth in the Toronto area with food security, cultural …

Letter to government ministers about taking action on the Concluding Observations from the CCRC

par Kate ButlerSuivi du Canada et de la CNUDE September 14, 2022October 1, 2022Aucun commentaire

In June, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child released their Concluding Observations for Canada in relation to the 5th/6th Review. The CCRC has written a letter to all government ministers asking them to take seriously children’s rights in Canada, report on steps already underway, and develop a comprehensive public response to all …

Lettre au ministre Guilbeault

par Kate ButlerDroits de l'enfant et gouvernance, Droits de l'enfant au Canada, Suivi du Canada et de la CNUDE, Examen de l'ONU 29 juillet 20214 août 2021Aucun commentaire

Dans le cadre du suivi de notre rencontre avec la ministre Guilbeault en mars 2021, la CCRC et d'autres groupes de défense des droits des enfants ont soumis une lettre, demandant au ministère du Patrimoine canadien de faire ce qui suit : Partager les ébauches de ce que le Canada prévoit de soumettre en décembre au Comité suffisamment longtemps à l'avance pour faciliter la discussion ...

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Arrêt de la Cour suprême sur le changement climatique

par Kate ButlerChangement climatique et droits de l'enfant 25 mars 202125 mars 2021Aucun commentaire

Nous sommes intervenus dans la décision de la Cour suprême sur le changement climatique. 3 réflexions : 1. La CCRC se félicite de la conclusion de la Cour selon laquelle le changement climatique est une question d'intérêt national et que le gouvernement fédéral a le mandat de s'y attaquer en vertu de son pouvoir d'agir pour protéger la paix, l'ordre et le bon gouvernement. La CCRC a fait valoir ...

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