In its 2012-2015 special program for children’s rights, the Council of Europe defined seven good reasons to promote children’s rights “everywhere and for everyone“. 1. “Children are not mini human beings with mini human rights.” Children have rights that are guaranteed by various conventions: at the global level by the Convention on the […]
“The representative would spend three years in office and would have independent moral authority in order to “promote and protect the rights of children affected by armed conflicts.” Since the 1990 World Summit for Children, one of the UN’s primary functions has been to make the international community aware of the condition of children in […]
In 2012, Humanium launched a project to improve the living conditions of children and villagers in the village of Keelpasar in India. This community development project had two aims: to provide schooling for every child, and to improve hygiene conditions in the village. This project has now been in place for 18 months, and we […]
Humanium is alarmed by the increasing number of civilian and children victims killed at Gaza in violation of international humanitarian law and children’s rights. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, has called into question Israel’s actions in Gaza, saying that there “seems to be a strong possibility that international law has […]
Humanium is alarmed by the increasing number of civilian and children victims killed at Gaza in violation of international humanitarian law and children’s rights. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, has called into question Israel’s actions in Gaza, saying that there “seems to be a strong possibility that international law has […]
Solidarity, a word that might be too complicated for children. But don’t be too sure, they know very well what solidarity signifies and what it can bring to their lives. “Solidarity is helping others voluntarily.” Nelle and Lisa, aged 8 and 9 years. “It’s to please without asking for anything in exchange.” Maxence, 9 years. […]
MONUSCO As a reflection of the changing political climate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in July 2010 the UN revised its mission for the region. To keep the peace at the local level, UN Peacekeepers, or ‘blue helmets’, are permitted to use whatever means necessary to protect civilians, humanitarian aid workers and […]
The Children’s Peace Movement is the realisation of an international project carried out exclusively by children and made possible by UNICEF. This practice, unique in its kind, has mobilised more than three million Colombian children. Graca Macher, instigator of the movement The story begins in 1996, thanks to the visit of Graca Machel, an expert […]
If a vacancy arises, don’t hesitate! Even though Humanium’s interns work from home, thanks to the magic of the internet you will board a train racing at top speed. If your aim is to promote and protect the rights of children, then you have made the right choice. Destination: the world (and more than just […]
A child is a work in progress. This means that he or she is vulnerable and deserves special attention as well as special protection, according to one of the guiding principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (‘CRC’). Article 3 of the CRC stipulates that the best interests of the child must […]
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