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Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Reflections on the Current State of Children’s Rights in Situations of Armed Conflict, Forced Displacement and Migration

Posted on November 17, 2019November 19, 2019 Jennifer PrashadPosted in Children's Rights, Peace, refugees, violence

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (herein the CRC), it is important to reflect on some of the most critical issues children face in today’s world: armed conflict, forced displacement and child migration. In recent memory is the image of Aylan Kurdi, the three-year-old Syrian boy who […]

Palestine Chronicle No. 2: Gender Divisions

Posted on November 12, 2019August 2, 2021 Alexis BaronPosted in Children's Rights, Education, Peace, violence

For the first time, Humanium is presenting a series of chronicles. They aim to take us to the heart of Palestine using four themes, four views, each one shining a different light on a region that is as beautiful as it is disturbing. In the face of the endless divisions between Israelis and Palestinians, how […]

Children’s rights at risk – How climate change affects children’s rights

Posted on November 5, 2019April 28, 2020 Giulia WelgePosted in Children's Rights, Environment

It has been 30 years since the Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 20 November 1989. One of the central themes at this year’s anniversary events is climate change and its drastic consequences for children’s rights. Climate change as a central theme of […]

The 30th Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

Posted on October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 Igi NderiPosted in Children's Rights, Human Rights

History of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (hereinafter UNCRC) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on the 20 November 1989 and is widely acclaimed as a landmark achievement for human rights, recognizing the roles of children as social, economic, health, […]

United Nations Day

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 Eddy MalouliPosted in Children's Rights, Environment

“We the peoples of the United Nations … have resolved to combine our efforts to accomplish these aims. Accordingly, our respective Governments, through representatives assembled in the city of San Francisco, who have exhibited their full powers found to be in good and due form, have agreed to the present Charter of the United Nations […]

Child Marriage in Massachusetts – What to do

Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 Leah BenquePosted in Child Marriage, Children's Rights

Child marriage in the United States In the United States, there is no federal law concerning child marriage, the practice of marrying a minor to an adult. In consequence, the laws are state-based, and judges often find a way to go around the laws in order to allow child marriage with parental consent. (Ferguson, 2018) […]

International Day for the Eradication of Extreme Poverty

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 Habib KouaméPosted in Children's Rights, Health, Human Rights

It is unfortunate that at the dawn of the 21st century, around 2.8 billion people (ATD Fourth World, n.d.) live in poverty, on less than two dollars a day. It is clear that despite the progress humanity has made in medicine, science and technology, a considerable minority remains ignored. October 17 is a day dedicated […]

International Day of the Girl Child

Posted on October 10, 2019October 13, 2019 Yagmur OzturkPosted in Children's Rights, Education, Empowerment

GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable “Empowerment of and investment in girls are key in breaking the cycle of discrimination and violence and in promoting and protecting the full and effective enjoyment of their human rights.” -Extract from the United Nations Resolution 66/170 Approximately 25 years ago, many men and women from various countries attended the “China […]

This Mental Health Day, get involved!

Posted on October 8, 2019October 12, 2019 Leah BenquePosted in Children's Rights, Empowerment, Health

At Humanium, we value a methodology developed by Human Rights Defenders, Life Coaches, Psychology Leadership Graduates and Somatic Experience Therapists, professionals that focus on protecting children through awareness. We want children to be able to become actors of their own projects, wishes and goals. With mental health prevention support, they will have a better chance […]

Kashmir Conflict: What is happening with the children?

Posted on October 6, 2019November 5, 2019 Leah BenquePosted in Children's Rights, violence

In the wake of the 30th Anniversary of The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), Humanium continues to emphasize the lacking support of children’s rights, which can be currently witnessed in Kashmir. The children of Kashmir are facing violence and armed conflicts. In this light it is important to remember the […]

Category: Children’s Rights

Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Reflections on the Current State of Children’s Rights in Situations of Armed Conflict, Forced Displacement and Migration

Palestine Chronicle No. 2: Gender Divisions

Children’s rights at risk – How climate change affects children’s rights

The 30th Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

United Nations Day

Child Marriage in Massachusetts – What to do

International Day for the Eradication of Extreme Poverty

International Day of the Girl Child

This Mental Health Day, get involved!

Kashmir Conflict: What is happening with the children?

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