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 …
Check out this summary of an article about positive and negative parental discipline behaviours and child outcomes across 60 countries.
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 …
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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 …
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.
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, …
Canada is currently undergoing its Universal Periodic Review. Attached is the report Canada just submitted to this process. The process is as follows: Canada makes and submits this report, other states are able to review and make recommendations, and then there is a final review hearing and report from the UN human rights committee. Other countries …
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