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 …
Read more “Universal Periodic Review: Canada’s 4th UPR Report”
Webinar: A New Paradigm to Caring for the Most Vulnerable Children Date: Friday October 13th, 2023 at 12pm-1 pm ET Speakers: Dr. Gilles Julien ( Social Pediatrician) Description: In this webinar, Dr. Gilles Julien will discuss the importance of incorporating a transdisciplinary health model to provide better medical services for impoverished children and their families. Dr. Gilles Julien will …
Read more “Exciting webinar opportunity on Friday Oct. 13 with Dr. Gilles Julien”
Our partner UNICEF Canada, and youth advocates from across Canada, invite you to celebrate National Child Day by joining the Youth Advocacy Summit: The Right to be Heard. The Summit will be livestreamed from Ottawa on Monday, November 20, 2023, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. EST. Youth will share issues that matter to them, including …
NOTICE Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children Thursday, November 2, 2023, 12pm-1:00pm EST The meeting will be on Zoom. RSVP to [email protected] AGM Agenda 1. Welcome, approval of agenda, approval of 2022 AGM Minutes 2. Children’s Rights Writing Competition Winners: Presentation of Work 3. Chairperson’s report and opportunity for …
Read more “AGM Notice: CCRC’s Annual General Meeting – Open to everyone. Please consider joining”
As we approach the end of September, it becomes increasingly apparent that time is fleeting. Amid our daily routines, it’s easy to overlook upcoming events that may align with our values and keep us better informed on significant issues. I would like to bring to your attention a webinar that should be noticed. On Wednesday, September 27th, the Canadian …
Read more “Reminder about our first of seven webinars this fall!”
Check out this PR: Joint Statement in Support of Lowering the Federal Voting Age to 16 – Google Docs
Like many of you, the CCRC is concerned by recent rhetoric from certain politicians about parental rights in regards to transgender children and youth. We want to share some resources that our members and allies have shared with us. Please feel free to reach out if you want to connect or have anything to share.