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New KPBS Digital Series on Child Care Asks 'Where's My Village' "Where's My Village?" explores the child care crisis and its effect on families both here in San Diego and on a national level. Each of its six episodes focus on a different aspect of the crisis, including infant care, accessing subsidies, challenges specific to child care providers, the reality of transitional kindergarten, and the unique needs of families with developmentally disabled children." https://lnkd.in/gN-tiG5x Image by freepik

📢✨ Let's celebrate and protect children's rights! 🌟👦👧 Every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment to grow, learn, and thrive. Today, let's remind ourselves of the importance of children's rights and commit to upholding them. 🌍🤝 #ChildrensRights are universal. Let's ensure every child has: 1️⃣ The right to education, empowering them for a brighter future. 2️⃣ The right to healthcare, ensuring their well-being and development. 3️⃣ The right to play, fostering creativity, imagination, and social skills. 4️⃣ The right to protection from harm, abuse, and exploitation. 5️⃣ The right to express their opinions and be heard in matters affecting them. Let's work together to create a world where every child's rights are respected, upheld, and fulfilled. #ChildrensRights #ChildhoodMatters #ProtectOurFuture #EveryChildMatters #ChildrenDeserveBetter #ChildRightsAdvocacy

Child labor remains one of the most pressing global issues, affecting millions of children worldwide. It strips away childhood, deprives children of their fundamental rights, and hampers their development. As responsible global citizens, we must understand this issue, speak out against it, and take action to bring an end to child labor. #EndChildLabor #StopChildLabor #ChildRights #ProtectChildren #SayNoToChildLabor #ChildrenNotWorkers #ChildhoodNotLabor #NoMoreChildLabor #ChildProtection #EducationForAll #BreakTheCycle #EndExploitation #FairLabor #JusticeForChildren #StopExploitingChildren #ChildrenDeserveBetter #NoChildLabor #UNSDG8 #HumanRights #FightForChildren

International Children's Day is a global observance dedicated to celebrating and promoting the well-being and rights of children worldwide. Held on various dates depending on the country, it typically focuses on raising awareness about children's issues, advocating for their rights, and highlighting the importance of providing them with a safe and nurturing environment to grow and thrive. This special day serves as a reminder to prioritize children's welfare in policies, programs, and everyday interactions. It emphasizes the significance of ensuring access to education, healthcare, protection from exploitation and abuse, and opportunities for play and recreation. Additionally, it encourages fostering environments that encourage children's participation, creativity, and development. Observing International Children's Day provides an opportunity for individuals, communities, and governments to reflect on progress made in promoting children's rights and to identify areas where further action is needed. It's also a time to celebrate the joy, innocence, and potential of every child, reaffirming the collective responsibility to nurture and support them as they grow into empowered individuals capable of shaping a better future for themselves and their communities.

💬 Empower Your Community: Practical Steps for Conversations About Child Protection 💬 In the pursuit of child safety, conversations play a crucial role. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or community leader, here are practical tips to help initiate these vital discussions: 1. Create Safe Spaces: Encourage open dialogue by fostering environments where children feel secure and respected. 2. Ask Open-Ended Questions: Engage children in meaningful conversations by asking questions that prompt thoughtful responses. 3. Be an Active Listener: Show that you value their input by listening attentively and validating their feelings. 4. Use Age-Appropriate Language: Ensure that your communication is clear and understandable, considering the child’s age. 5. Share Personal Stories: Help children relate by sharing your own experiences in a child-friendly way. 6. Normalise Difficult Topics: Address challenging issues as a natural part of growth and learning. 7. Follow Up: Maintain the conversation—revisit important topics regularly to reinforce their significance. 👉 Take action today. Empower your community by starting these essential conversations and ensuring that every child feels safe, heard, and valued. #ChildProtectionWeek #EveryConversationMatters #CommunityResponsibility #EmpowerYourCommunity #YAustralia #NAPCANWeek #TheYNSW

🌟✊ Respecting Traditions, Protecting Children: Finding Solutions to Address Child Labor in Cocoa. In the heart of cocoa-producing regions, entrenched cultural norms may cloak the exploitation of children in the guise of tradition. Let's shine a light on these harmful practices, challenging the notion that child labor is a rite of passage. By fostering dialogue and education, we can transform attitudes and pave the way for a future where every child's rights are protected and respected. Together, let's break free from the chains of tradition and build a brighter tomorrow. A Call to Action 🌱🌍 Assess the cultural norms, beliefs, and traditional practices prevalent in cocoa-producing regions regarding child labor. 🌟🤝 Engage with community members, elders, traditional leaders, and other influential stakeholders to foster dialogue and understanding about the impacts of child labor on children's rights, well-being, and future opportunities. 📣✊ Design and implement targeted awareness-raising campaigns to challenge misconceptions and raise awareness about the negative consequences of child labor on children's physical, emotional, and cognitive development. 📚🌟 Empower children, parents, and community members with knowledge about international conventions, national laws, and the rights of the child, including the right to education and protection from exploitation. 🌱🌍 Encourage communities to identify and implement culturally appropriate strategies to create opportunities for children's education, skill development, and social inclusion. 🕯️🌟 Engage traditional leaders and elders to mobilize their influence and authority to promote child protection, discourage harmful practices, and foster a supportive environment for children's rights and well-being. 🌟🤝 Create spaces for open discussions, storytelling, and knowledge exchange to promote mutual understanding and collaboration towards child labor. 🌟💼 Provide training and capacity building support to community leaders, educators, and local organizations on child rights, child protection, and community mobilization strategies. 📈✨ Establish mechanisms for monitoring progress and evaluating the impact of interventions aimed at addressing cultural norms and attitudes towards child labor. #EndChildLabor #CommunityCollaboration"#ProtectChildhood #EndChildLabor" #EndChildLabor #ProtectChildhood #EmpowerChildhood #EmpowerCommunity #ProtectChildhood" #BrighterFuturesAhead"#KnowledgeIsPower"#CulturalChangeForProgress"#CulturalExploration #ChildRights"#CommunityDialogue #ChildRightsInFocus"#EmpowerChildhood #CulturalPathways"#ProtectChildhood #TraditionForChange"#EndChildLabor #CulturalShift" .............. 🌿Liked this content?  🌿🌊 Drop a follow 🤝 and ring the 🔔 Bell on my profile. 🌿🌊 We can collaborate to make this possible!!! 🌿P.S. Repost to help champion the fight against climate change! 💚💚💚

...Because children don't stop needing childcare at the age of 5 and working families schedules don't end at 3:00 PM. #SupportOST #UniversalAfterschool Check out my latest piece on the NJSACC: New Jersey's Afterschool & Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network Flash! "NJSACC represents New Jersey’s Out-of-School-Time (OST) communities at the state and national level influencing policies, securing resources, and raising awareness about the importance of OST . We understand the crucial role that school age child care programs play in a child’s development. Now more than ever, your continued dedication to providing high quality programs is needed, and we believe that advocating for your programs is essential in ensuring a thriving OST community. Here are five ways you can actively advocate for your child care programs: 1) Engage with Local Legislators: Take the initiative to connect with your local legislators and share insights about the challenges and successes of your child care programs. Personal stories and data-driven evidence can be powerful tools to communicate the importance of your services. Attend town hall meetings or schedule meetings with policymakers to discuss the impact of child care on families and communities... click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/ebcdQbeK

This Child Protection Week, we're focusing on a critical aspect of our work at OzChild: ensuring children and young people are active participants in decisions that shape their lives. Too often, children and young people feel left out, asking, “Why wasn’t I consulted?” or “Why didn’t I get a say?” We believe direct involvement and meaningful participation is key to truly empowering young people. At OzChild, we’ve taken concrete steps to change this by dedicating resources to amplify the voices of children and young people. Our Child and Young Person Engagement Advisor plays a pivotal role in educating and equipping young people with the knowledge and confidence to actively participate in decision-making, and giving them opportunities to do so. This is about more than just offering them a seat at the table—it’s about ensuring they feel prepared and empowered to use it. We are already seeing the positive impact of this approach as it reshapes our service delivery. Let’s all continue to champion the voices of children and young people—because every conversation matters in shaping a better future and service system for children, young people and families.

On June 12, the World Day Against Child Labor rallies the world to fight against the exploitation of children in the workforce. Child labor is a pervasive issue that affects millions of children worldwide, depriving them of their childhood, education, and fundamental rights. Addressing this challenge is crucial for fostering a just and equitable society. For a deeper understanding, please read the following slides. #EndChildLabor #ChildRights #ProtectChildren #StopChildLabor #EducationForAll #SayNoToChildLabor #ChildhoodMatters #HumanRights #YouthEmpowerment #GlobalSolidarity