We as a global society work tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing of our financial assets and stability, our commodities and resources. Yet, while we may not always do our best, they are looked upon highly, and frequently. And while we have the knowledge and energy to purse such fights, we continue to neglect our children, […]
This week there is no disputing among the international community that the people of Burma are suffering. Burma is literally a country burring, as the fires of repression have burned too long. While it is much too lengthly to go into the full extent of Burma/Myanmar's current situation and history, I wanted to give you […]
Imagine New York City full of Gridlock, endless horns blaring, countless road blockades, the constant sounds of police sirens…no the chaos is not the beginning of Armageddon, but the annual U.N. General Assembly gathering of world leaders. Hot topics on the agenda included global warming, Iran, Iraq, the reduction of armed conflict, malaria, and many […]
Appologies for the lack of post over the last couple of days, as I have been in New York attending the Foreign Policy Associations New York Democracy Forum and the 2007 World Leadership Forum. I had hoped to ask the H.E. Michelle Bachelet, President of Chile, a question regarding her views on children's rights, but […]
Children are not toys or pawns, they are where not made to be instruments of war, or fulfill the sordid desires of the flesh. The blows of rage should never find their way to the body of a child. Nor should children ever serve to fulfill the selfish needs of man. Protect the children, they […]
“When they came to my village, they asked my older brother whether he was ready to join the militia. He was just 17 and he said no; they shot him in the head. Then they asked me if I was ready to sign, so what could I do – I didn't want to die (BBC, […]
The build up to and the airing of one of America's newest reality TV shows, has brought with it a great deal of controversy. ‘Kid Nation’, which airs on CBS, premiered tonight, Wednesday, September 19 at 8PM ET/PT. The show has sparked debate in numerous circles, and so I ask you, “Is the show a […]
People are always saying, “But, what can I do?”, well for all of you out there that think it's too hard, or too much effort to start making a difference, I’ve got a few things for you. Can you cook, or do you know someone who can? I think you are all nodding your heads […]
I am often asked the question, “What do children think? Therefore I am looking to share their views, and hope that this post will only be the beginning of inspirational and thought provoking words from children. As they say, ‘From the mouths of babes!’: When asked, “What would you say if I told you their […]
In Zimbabwe, youth militia camps may close due to poor economic conditions. The camps conditions have been declining, leaving the children in poor living conditions and with an inadequate diet. ‘Washington Katema, national coordinator of the 300,000-strong Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU), told IRIN, “the national youth programme is essentially an extension of the ruling […]
No one is ever too small to have an impact on the life of a child! Your effect on a child, and the world around, is bigger than you think. For a small action can often have an even longer lasting effect. So start to share your impact today…discuss some of the topics and stories […]
For the first time in recorded history (since 1960), the child morality rate has dropped below 10 million, now at 9.7 million. If birth rates remained the same as in 1960, when child morality was at 20 million, the actual rate for child morality would be somewhere around 25 million. This dramatic decrease in child […]
September 13 – October 12 During this month as you take extra time for family, inner reflection, and spiritual growth, please also remember the children in need across the globe. Children's Activities for Ramadan
The Campaign for U.S. Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) invites youth throughout the U.S. to participate in its first nationwide Essay Contest. The contest is sponsored by the Campaign's Youth Outreach Committee and will run for the entire month of September. Additional information on the contest is contained in […]
Toddlers vs. Monkey's, is not my usual topic of choice, and while I am not a scientific type, it's been in the news. Therefore I thought I would add my 2cents worth, and see what you the readers thought about. In a recent study, a group of German team anthropologists, compared the action of 106 […]