The Secretary General’s Special Representative for children and armed conflicts: an important position

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“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 […]

Amazing progress in just two years!

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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 […]

Israel – Gaza: Violation of International Humanitarian Law and Children’s Rights

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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 […]

Israel – Gaza: Violation of International Humanitarian Law and Children’s Rights

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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 Through the Eyes of Children

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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. […]

The Children’s Peace Movement

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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 […]

Central African Republic: Children Caught Between Bullets and Machete Blows

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The conflict in the Central African Republic (‘CAR’) is worsening every day. With over 500,000 people displaced within the country, children are the most affected by the crisis. This particularly vulnerable population has the right to protection and assistance, which creates a major challenge for humanitarian aid workers.  Weapons of war in the hands of […]