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The Advocate for Children and Youth Act (ACYA), the legislation which guides our work, is currently up for review. We look forward to this process and to proposing changes intended to better meet the needs of children, youth, and young adults in Manitoba. If you work in any of the eight domains that are covered under the ACYA and would like to provide your feedback on this legislation, please submit a written submission to committees@leg.gov.mb.ca by 5 pm on April 25. #ACYA #MACY #MACYManitoba #ManitobaAdvocate

Article 45(1) of the Constitution of Kenya is explicit that "the family is the natural and fundamental unit of society and the necessary basis of social order, and shall enjoy the recognition and protection of the State". From this constitutional postulation, we now have the National Policy on Family Promotion and Protection launched last week during the International Day of Families. This new policy builds on the National Care Reform Strategy for Children in Kenya 2022-2032, the Children Act 2022 and the National Parenting Training Guidelines and Manual that all emphasize the importance of children growing in safe,happy and sustainable families. Access the policy from https://lnkd.in/dpVBDjds

Today, more than ever, #children's #safety and #wellbeing need to take precedence in our narrative, planning and policy making. Below is my article on Child protection and Well-being. I wrote it during a challenging time during COVID-19 in Addis Ababa, a special place in the world where I was working then. This article which I recently reviewed is now published. Hope it makes a space for more conversations on children's safety and well-being in schools. Child Protection and Well-Being: A Right or a Privilege Nora Hamzeh University of Bath, Somerset, England. https://lnkd.in/dZqMWAeC

Child protection in South Africa faces numerous challenges, reflecting the complex socio-economic and cultural landscape of the country. With that said, it is clear that the challenges requires a multi-faceted approach that includes strengthening the legal and policy frameworks, improving the capacity and resources of child protection services, enhancing public awareness and community involvement. Let's explore this issue together at the upcoming seminar. RSVP to join: https://lnkd.in/dPEw6KAb

Pakistan ratified the Convention on the Rights of Child on September 20, 1990, and November 12, 1990, respectively, committing to protect children from economic exploitation and hazardous work. According to a report by UNICEF, approximately 3.3 million chidlren in Pakistan are engaged in Child Labor, which deprives them of their childhood, health and education. The theme for 2024 World Day against Child Labor is “Lets Act on our Commitments:End Child Labor!” Pakistan need to act NOW! #WorldDayagainstChildLabor

Ensuring equitable access to COVID-19 services is crucial, especially for those with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). Thanks to collaboration between HHS OCR, DHS CRCL, FEMA OER, and advocacy from @NHeLP, a compliance review was initiated across 19 states to address language barriers. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act mandates meaningful language access, underscoring the importance of this endeavor during emergencies. Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, DHS Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, highlights the significance of this effort in promoting inclusivity and accessibility in federally assisted programs. #LanguageAccess #COVID19Response #Equity #CivilRightsAct https://lnkd.in/gMFMfn4Y

The 2007 Child Support Convention has entered into force for Azerbaijan! At present, 49 States and the European Union are bound by the 2007 Child Support Convention. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/3UWg0pK #HCCH #Azerbaijan #privateinternationallaw #internationallaw #familylaw #internationalfamilylaw #childsupport

🔍 Important Update on Child Protection Systems in Romania and the EU! We are pleased to announce the release of a significant report, "Mapping Child Protection Systems in the EU" authored by esteemed EELN experts Romaniţa Iordache and Cristi Buzatu, for Romania. Access the comprehensive report here: https://lnkd.in/ePWwy4AB This report focuses on the paramount issue of children's rights, emphasizing the role of enhanced child protection systems in ensuring the safety and well-being of the youth. Offering a meticulous overview of current systems and developments, the report underscores the importance of integrated child protection systems in Romania.

Grant Opportunity: Safe and Diverse Communities Grants Program Open now; Closes 15/03/24; up to $150,000; Qld The program supports targeted, community-led projects to increase the capability of multicultural communities to recognise, respond and prevent sexual, domestic and family violence across Queensland. It is for culturally and linguistically diverse communities. There are two streams: -Small grants up to $25,000 to: recognise, respond to and raise awareness of DFV, and provide better support for victim-survivors of DFV. -Larger grants up to $150,000 to: drive cultural change in enhancing response to, prevention, awareness and recognition of, and/or support for those impacted by DFV, and contribute to sustained community impact beyond the grant's expiration, which must involve the development of training programs/resources/materials tailored to address the identified priority issue/s. Eligibility: Applicants must: -be a not-for-profit, legal entity, or -be a local government entity, or -have an auspice agreement with any of the above entities. -be established in Queensland and currently operational in Queensland.

Far too many children are being wrongly treated as adults, meaning that children are denied the rights, care, and protection they are entitled to and face serious harm, including the risk of being sent to Rwanda under the government’s new asylum plan.  Today, we have published a joint report with Helen Bamber Foundation, sharing our experience of supporting young people through the age dispute process: https://lnkd.in/eAPqye_T