Humanium is proud to have joined forces with 84 other NGOs and organisations to release a statement calling on the United Nations (UN) to ensure that state responses to COVID-19 align with international human rights obligations, including those towards children. The joint-statement advocates for the respect of rights in national responses to pandemic and reminds […]
In 1989, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child assured equal rights of children with disabilities. Calling on state parties to recognize this right, the UNCRC focused on the “conditions which ensure dignity, promote self-reliance and facilitate the child’s active participation in the community.” Article 23 highlights the following: “States Parties recognize […]
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), adopted in 1989, and ratified by all UN member states excluding the United States, is concerned with the rights of the child. It is meant to cover all aspects of a child’s life. (UNICEF) The Article 24 focuses on the right to health. “States […]
Please note: This article is an opinion piece and its content largely stems from the author’s own personal views and experiences. Undoubtedly, we are living through turbulent times. The 2020 Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated how fragile our world really is. Since WWII modern societies across the Globe have come to be ever more dependent on […]
This basic guide contains information and advice for children about Coronavirus. Lots of things are changing, and most things we hear about Coronavirus are aimed at adults. As we hear more and more about Coronavirus, children may worry about themselves, their family, or friends getting ill. This guide aims to help children understand the Coronavirus […]
What is femicide and how does it impact girls? Femicide is a pervasive violation against the human rights of women and girls (Cullen et al, 2019). Femicide, a form of gender violence, can be broadly defined as any act of murder carried out against women and girls, whether it is intentional or not, that is […]
For the first time, Humanium is presenting a series of chronicles that aim to take us to the heart of Palestine using four themes, each one shining a different light on this stunning and complex region. This is the last one in the series. Whether it is the inequitable distribution of underground water reserves, the […]
We owe our children – the most vulnerable citizens in any society – a life free from violence and fear. — Nelson Mandela Look into any dictionary and you will probably find the same definition of what children’s rights are (should be): the rights of children to have access to health, education, family life and […]
Indigenous peoples is a term full of controversy. According to the prestigious Merriam-Webster dictionary indigenous means ‘innate’, ‘inborn’, ‘belonging to a locality’. Its synonyms include ‘aboriginal’ and ‘native’. It’s an adjective that has been exploited for its ambiguity throughout history. Just recall the chicken or the egg dilemma. Which (or who) came first? Who are the real locals, the real natives? After […]
The 12th December 2019, we are celebrating the second official Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day. In order to prepare, let’s engage in a conversation about health. What is Universal Health Coverage? UHC is: promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative health services provided to all people and communities. It is health of sufficient quality which does […]
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