Children's Human Rights - Amnesty International
WEBIgnorance of rights puts children at greater risk of abuse, discrimination and exploitation. That is why Amnesty International, Angelina Jolie and Professor Geraldine Van Bueren QC have co-written a book for teenagers: Know Your Rights and Claim Them.
“We are totally exposed”: Young people ... - Amnesty International
WEBFeb 7, 2023 · Amnesty International collected responses from 550 children and young people between the ages of 13 and 24 across 45 countries to better understand their lived experiences, concerns and attitudes towards social media.
Youth! Power! Action! - Amnesty International
WEBYoung people play a key role in Amnesty International’s vision of a world in which every person enjoys all human rights. The Youth, Power, Action! Global Children and Youth Strategy (2022-2025) sets the direction for Amnesty International’s work for, by and with children and young people.
What are child rights? - Amnesty
WEBChild rights come mostly through the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child of 1989, the most ratified human rights treaty in the world. By ratifying this Convention, governments agree that for any society to be strong, its children need to flourish.
Countries must safeguard children’s rights ... - Amnesty International
WEBAug 29, 2023 · UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has concluded that countries must urgently implement measures to address the damage and threat to children’s rights from climate change and environmental degradation.
Youth, Power, Action! Global Children and Youth ... - Amnesty International
WEBApr 19, 2022 · The Youth, Power, Action! Global Children and Youth Strategy (2022-2025) sets the direction for Amnesty International’s work for, by and with children and young people. It will be delivered by people from all generations, with children and young people themselves in the driving seat.
Angelina Jolie and Amnesty International remind the world of its ...
WEBSep 2, 2021 · Angelina Jolie and Amnesty International have joined forces to create a resource for children and young people to learn about their rights, with the publication of a new book which empowers teenagers to speak out against injustice.
Children should be empowered and protected, not ... - Amnesty International
WEBJun 14, 2019 · Children are often cut out of the dialogue when it comes to human rights and I hope that we, as Amnesty International, can be champions of a truly meaningful participatory culture. Let’s make sure children are empowered and protected – …
Children's Right to Protest - Amnesty
WEBChildren may face disciplinary measures, including suspension from school, for their peaceful human rights activity, such as attending a protest. We believe that children have the right to take action in defence of human rights, and should not be penalised for exercising their rights.
Children's Human Rights Network - Amnesty
WEBThe Children's Human Rights Network is an activist led group of over 10,000 - steered by an elected committee of up to 12. One third of committee places are reserved for under 18s. The Network works with activists all over the UK to drive forward change on Children's Human Rights issues, in the UK and around the world.
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