History of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (hereinafter UNCRC) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on the 20 November 1989 and is widely acclaimed as a landmark achievement for human rights, recognizing the roles of children as social, economic, health, […]
“We the peoples of the United Nations … have resolved to combine our efforts to accomplish these aims. Accordingly, our respective Governments, through representatives assembled in the city of San Francisco, who have exhibited their full powers found to be in good and due form, have agreed to the present Charter of the United Nations […]
Child marriage in the United States In the United States, there is no federal law concerning child marriage, the practice of marrying a minor to an adult. In consequence, the laws are state-based, and judges often find a way to go around the laws in order to allow child marriage with parental consent. (Ferguson, 2018) […]
It is unfortunate that at the dawn of the 21st century, around 2.8 billion people (ATD Fourth World, n.d.) live in poverty, on less than two dollars a day. It is clear that despite the progress humanity has made in medicine, science and technology, a considerable minority remains ignored. October 17 is a day dedicated […]
GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable “Empowerment of and investment in girls are key in breaking the cycle of discrimination and violence and in promoting and protecting the full and effective enjoyment of their human rights.” -Extract from the United Nations Resolution 66/170 Approximately 25 years ago, many men and women from various countries attended the “China […]
At Humanium, we value a methodology developed by Human Rights Defenders, Life Coaches, Psychology Leadership Graduates and Somatic Experience Therapists, professionals that focus on protecting children through awareness. We want children to be able to become actors of their own projects, wishes and goals. With mental health prevention support, they will have a better chance […]
In the wake of the 30th Anniversary of The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), Humanium continues to emphasize the lacking support of children’s rights, which can be currently witnessed in Kashmir. The children of Kashmir are facing violence and armed conflicts. In this light it is important to remember the […]
In the wake of the 30th anniversary of the The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), Humanium hopes to shine some light on the children who have been fighting for human rights, child rights defenders, and those wanting to become one. Child Rights Defender and DGD In recent years, child rights […]
On October 2nd this year, we are celebrating the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Indian philosopher and activist, defender of the nonviolence school of thought. (Ministry of Culture Government of India, n.d.) Gandhi’s impact was so immense in India, and he was considered a hero, that his birthday is a national holiday, called the festival […]
“Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time”. (Martin Luther King Jr., December 10, 1964) This quote from Nobel Peace prize’s acceptance speech shows Martin Luther King’s commitment to nonviolence. His standpoint is related to Gandhi’s ideas and principles upon which he achieved social change for advancing civil rights […]
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Women’s Worldwide Web is currently hosting a crowdfunding campaign for Humanium and Hand-in-Hand India. We aim to raise 20.000€ to rescue and support child survivors of child labour in Madhya Pradesh by providing the children with adapted care and education at a residential shelter and educational center (RSTC: Residential Special Training Center).