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During a recent interview on INX Prime, DGMT CEO David Harrison highlighted the critical necessity for the seventh administration to make substantial investments in early childhood development (ECD). He pointed out that South Africa requires a unified agenda for children, which can serve as a powerful catalyst for national progress. Says David: "If we're going to change our country, every single one of those 3 000 children born today and tomorrow and the next day need to grow up thriving." Watch the full discussion to learn more about the urgent need for a national dialogue that prioritises children's development: https://loom.ly/xMDkYu0

Understand digital violence and its impact in a connected world! how can we protect ourselves and address it? This video was produced within the National Hackathon on Digital Violence Project in partnership with KVINFO and funded by the Danish Arab Partnership Program. Directed by: Akram sebai DOP: Elmoussaoui mohammed Featuring: Adem Fakhar Script writers: Manal Mechqrane - Rania Laamrani El idrissi #digital #safety mehdi bensaid #politics #protection #youth #reflect #act #inspire

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Day 13: From classroom to campaign: inspiring youth to take a stand Each day throughout #16DaysofActivism against Gender-Based Violence, Ben Serlin and I will be sharing our projects to raise awareness, share resources and build a whole-community approach to #changingtheculture. As part of Changing the Culture’s commitment to ending gender-based violence, they are fostering innovative and engaging ways to work with secondary school pupils to challenge harmful gender stereotypes and rigid gender roles. Earlier this year 60 pupils came to Middlesex University to explore the roots of casual misogyny and collaborate with the Graphic Design team to create their own #ItsNotOK campaigns. The pupils then shared their creative campaigns back in their schools, with the aim of sparking conversations and empowering peers to challenge unacceptable behaviours. Central to this initiative is creating safe spaces for difficult conversations. By listening to young people and encouraging dialogue, we help them to explore problematic language that is commonly used, identify behaviours that perpetuate gender inequality, and provide tools to address these. Role modelling plays a critical role in this process - older pupils and our university students share counter-narratives that challenge stereotypes and model positive examples of allyship and solidarity. “Working with local school students to address misogyny has been an important part of our #HearMyVoice initiative. Our collaboration with local young people highlights that we all have a part to play in challenging these behaviours and that we want to see real change in our community. We are determined that this activity with young students facilitates further partnership with teachers in our local schools to make a difference.” - Jack du Pille, Education Liaison and Outreach Manager Changing the Culture’s approach equips young people with the confidence and knowledge to question societal norms, speak up against injustice, and advocate for change. Together, we can cultivate a generation that not only recognises harmful gender dynamics but actively works to dismantle them. “These are great ways to empower children from a young age and to develop and nurture them into becoming people who can stand up for victims.” - Participating pupil https://lnkd.in/eNH43gYA A great collaboration with Hendon School, The UCL Academy and St Marys and St Johns School, (https://lnkd.in/ezcUXMeR)

This NAIDOC Week, Griefline celebrates Aboriginal and Torrrs Strait Islander peoples, while embracing the call to reclaim narratives, amplify voices, and commit to justice and equality. 🖤💛❤️ As we reflect on the many moments in Australia’s reconciliation journey, we are reminded that disengagement is not an option, even when faced with division. Coming together, yarning with like-minded individuals, and tackling the unfinished business of reconciliation is crucial. Our journey towards reconciliation has been enriched by the insights from the RAP Learning Circle attended by our RAP working group chair, Kerrie Arthur, during Reconciliation Week. These sessions offered participants a space for dialogue, learning, and understanding. Key takeaways from the session include: 🖤 ️ Building relationships: Strengthening connections with First Nations peoples through respect, pride, and understanding of their rich cultures, histories, and knowledge. 💛 Overcoming challenges: Addressing the hurdles in implementing Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) and finding pathways to overcome them. ❤️ Inspirational insights: Learning from leaders like Louise Ellis from ANZ and Alanah Scholes, RAP Program Manager for the NRL, who shared their experiences on meaningful reconciliation within organizations. Our commitment continues in treaty-making, truth-telling, historical understanding, education, and combating racism. We recognise the need for connection, respect, action, and change. 🖤💛❤️ #NAIDOCWeek2024 #Reconciliation #RAP #TruthTelling #Treaty

Take a look at some of the resources found in the following link to learn more about the Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ community! https://lnkd.in/gPmxTewj #2SLGBTQQIA #MMIWG2S #internationaldayofpink

On #Day 1 of the #YouthPolicyDialogue, there will be #KnowledgeCafe: Breaking Barriers to Youth Participation in decision making, where the participants will explore the #challenges and #discuss the strategies to amplify the voices of African youth in the decision-making process.

Regionalism and relativism: How should we approach children’s rights in the Asia-Pacific? During Module 7 of the MCR on Children's Rights Policy and Practice, I appreciated being given the opportunity to discuss the complexities of norm translation and monitoring children’s rights in the culturally diverse Asia-Pacific region. Should we pursue cross-regional standards or adapt to local contexts? Is it possible to do both? It was a pleasure to discuss these challenging issues with participants in the MCR from the @Centre for Children's Rights Studies. #ChildrensRights #AsiaPacific #PolicyMonitoring #RegionalMonitoring Simon Nehme Roberta Ruggiero Karl Hanson

The Philippine Statistics Authority reports that children are the third poorest primary sector in the Philippines. UNICEF estimates that there are about 1.8 million orphaned, abandoned, and homeless children in the country, making them fall prey to exploitation. Abandoned children in the Philippines face a multitude of challenges, the most significant being sex trafficking. Child prostitution is a grave issue prevalent in the Philippines, and it poses a substantial threat to the well-being of these children. Due to their vulnerable circumstances, they become targets for exploitation and are lured, kidnapped, and forced into prostitution. The children in this area face exploitation by gangs and are also vulnerable to natural disasters, and environmental degradation. Without sufficient protection or support systems, these vulnerabilities most affect these children. The dire effects of homelessness denies individuals access to education and vital social services, leaving them exposed to the horrors of sex trafficking. Even children as young as 13 months are forced into unsafe environments, perpetuating the cycle of child prostitution. It is imperative to expand educational opportunities and establish secure shelters to equip these individuals with the necessary tools for a better future. Furthermore, we must confront social discrimination head-on to ensure that these individuals are no longer marginalized and overlooked by society. In a place of great need, Mellanny and Chad of Kids Hope Ministry have answered God's call to assist children and families in crisis. They provide a secure haven for children to recover from the trauma of abuse, fulfill their basic needs, and envelop them in love so they can thrive, learn, and experience the love of Jesus. Kids Hope Ministry operates educational centers that house, feed, and educate children and families affected by sex trafficking. They also ensure that 600 students receive education and school supplies each year, at a cost of $12 per student. They urgently require a minimum of $1,000 each month to commence operations, and they are seeking ongoing support of $13,000 monthly to sustain the existing centers and rescue families from the streets. Join us in supporting the Kids Hope Ministry, which is fighting against the sex trafficking of children in the heart of the Philippines. Every child is made in the image of God, designed for dignity, the Father's love, kindness, and mercy. Please help us by donating and continuing to share this to help and aid in this fight. Your support is vital and makes a critical difference in the future of a generation and the nation of the #Philippines https://lnkd.in/gEKiTFxm Reoccuring monthly donations use Good Fruits Discord subscription https://lnkd.in/gYFS6bpC PAYPAY: https://lnkd.in/gwhbtv6x CASH APP: https://lnkd.in/guMzjaw8  Note Kid's Hope ZELLE : immersionchurchlv@gmail.com Note Kid's Hope

In the digital era, youth are redefining civic engagement by leveraging technology to amplify their voices and mobilize communities. Social media platforms, online petitions, and digital forums empower young people to advocate for social justice, environmental sustainability, and political reform on a global scale. This tech-savvy generation utilizes digital tools to organize virtual protests, spread awareness, and influence policy changes, thereby reshaping traditional modes of civic participation and fostering a more connected and informed society.I am privileged to be one of the Panelists😌Happening tonight!!!🥳Badili Africa