“I’m a normal teen; I’m just really passionate about social justice.” (Teen Voices Interview) Sejal Hathi is only 17 and still in high school, nonetheless she has found her calling and a way make an impact on girls around the world. When Sejal was only 15 she founded Girls Helping Girls, an international organization which […]
“When the lives and the rights of children are at stake, there must be no silent witnesses.”– Carol Bellamy, Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) 1995-2004 We can no longer stand by in silence and turn a blind eye to the plight of children around the world who suffer needlessly from abuse, […]
Escape from India’s slums, or any slums for that matter, may sound as simple as winning the lottery. Often we find ourselves thinking, “If only I had money…”, thinking that it will solve all our problems, but the reality is far from the dream. In all aspects of international development, money is merely a quick […]
Are you a young person looking to give your voice to speak out against sexual exploitation? What would you say? Would you say something if you were given one minute to speak out about the sexual exploitation of children? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please see the theoneminutesJr., a UNICEF […]
YEMEN: Threat to legislation outlawing child marriage Although Yemen’s parliament has agreed to set the minimum age for marriage at 17, there are concerns the decision may be rescinded as some members of parliament (MPs) say the amendments violate Sharia (Islamic) law. AFGHANISTAN: Taliban forces students out of schools into madrasas The closure of schools […]
As the violence in the Congo continues, so does the continual rape of women and girls. With limited resources the fight to aid those victimized by rape is a battle all its own, however it is an endless battle that Dr. Denis Mukwege and his staff at Panzi hospital in Bukavu vow to continue to wage daily. Sadly […]
“Great ideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.“ – Albert Einstein Violence often stems from the launch of a new idea, a new way to move forward…from a resistance to change. The opposition to such ideas is often met with violent conflict, sweeping up the minds and lives of young children as it continues […]
The use of rape in times of war dates back to war itself, however the scale at which rape is used and savagery of it appears to only be increasing. This year V-Day is brought special and much needed attention to atrocious levels of rape in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, […]
Doctors group: Zimbabwe ripe for new epidemics Already fighting a cholera epidemic that has killed more than 3,600 people, Zimbabwe faces new epidemics and an intensifying AIDS battle, the Medecins Sans Frontieres organization warns. The international physicians group blamed the crisis on Zimbabwe’s broken health system and prevalent malnutrition and urged the nation’s government to […]
As the day dawns on love, millions of couples are exchanging gifts which symbolize their love for each other. The commercialization of this day of love leaves many emptying their pockets, however those who pay the true cost for Valentines is often applied the, some 27 million people round the globe who are enslaved. “The estimated […]
“It is good to realize that if love and peace can prevail on earth, and if we can teach our children to honour nature’s gifts, the joys and beauties of the outdoors will be here forever.” Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States. As a society we must look to teach our children the […]
February 14th means a lot to many people around the world, but it most it means a day of love. However in 1998 V-Day began to take on a new meaning, and what was synonymous with love, soon began to symbolize power, femininity, and most importantly a stand against gender based violence. This year V-Day Founder […]
China Tells U.N. Panel That It Respects Rights China defended its treatment of its civilians before the UN Human Rights Council, answering questions on a number of grounds pertaining to Tibet, torture, labor camps and other topics. Human rights organizations say China’s answers to the questions whitewashed the reality and that China has not committed […]
Do you know someone who has truly been the change in children’s lives in your community, or around the globe? Now is the time to see that their hard work and dedication is honored by nominating them for a World of Children Award. Nomination categories include an award especially for youth under the age of […]
The Better World Campaignm which is the sister organization of the United Nations Foundation, is looking for your input. For ten years now the UN Foundation, has worked to support the United Nations, by connecting people, ideas and resources in an effort to solve some of the most difficult global issues. Under the UN Foundation, a […]