article / juin 19, 2019
Citizens of NOWHERE
Five-year-old Jannatul Firdous is deep in thought. How best to describe the meaning of her name? Jannatul Firdous means heaven — the best heaven — so she wants to get it right.* “Heaven is a place where children can play,” she begins as her 26-year-old mother, Salima**, gazes at her with a sweet
article / novembre 16, 2014
Writing for Rights: Luciene, 17, Brazil
The Convention on the Rights of the Child is celebrating 25 years, and it is thanks to it that children’s and adolescents' rights are guaranteed.
article / novembre 16, 2014
Writing for Rights: Ricky, 14, Peru
I am sending this letter to let you know how the children’s rights are treated in my community and my country, specifically:
article / mars 16, 2021
Pregnant Asmaou and her two children sleep hungry
Asmaou Hamadou, 30, lives in the village of Zabori Zadey in Dosso region with her husband, a farmer who can barely make ends meet. At seven months pregnant with her third child, Asmaou sleeps on an empty stomach because she has no food. Because of the poor living conditions of this family, the nutritional situation of Asmaou’s children is also alarming. Community Health Workers have made a huge difference.
article / septembre 22, 2013
Organizaciones consideran que falta participación para la niñez
Santo Domingo (23 de febrero, 2011).- La Coalición de ONG por la Infancia dijo que el principal desafío de las ONG que trabajan por la niñez es promover la participación de los niños, niñas y adolescentes, con un enfoque de derechos.
article / juin 12, 2013
Marcia, una emprendedora que no se detiene
Marcia Ganan es una joven de 20 años que vive en la comunidad La Clementina, ubicada en Pelileo (provincia de Tungurahua).
article / novembre 30, 2020
Lockdown helps children learn entrepreneurial skills in a fun way
With primary schools still closed because of lockdown in Lesotho, many children find themselves frustrated by the uncertainty surrounding their educational future. However, in World Vsision's Koeneng Area programme in the North of Lesotho, it is a different story. Children here continue to enjoy the lockdown period because it has given them an opportunity to learn different skills that can help them in their future careers.
opinion / juillet 12, 2019
How I found my voice
I used to be shy. I did not like speaking in front of people. But this week I am at the United Nations and I have a lot to say.
article / juin 2, 2014
Se escucharon las Voces de la Niñez, Adolescencia y Juventud en la Plataforma Regional para la Reducción del Riesgo de Desastres
Demandamos que se haga valer nuestro derecho a la participación activa donde estemos informados, seamos escuchados y podamos organizarnos en redes para lograr una sociedad más resiliente. ¡Queremos ser escuchados!...