GlobalChild

The recent statement from the Committee on the Rights of the Child concerning the situation of #children in #Gaza demands immediate attention. It underscores the urgent need for humanitarian intervention and adherence to #intllaw to protect vulnerable children and their rights.

@ShadowofEzra No stampede!! Ppl are killed by gunshots. Pres. Trump, You said to the Islamic regime: if you shoot, we are going to shoot too. Pls go rescue the brave Iranians. if you need a bit time to plan, pls fix the internet in the meantime!💙🙏

President Trump warns that the U.S. is ready to unleash devastating strikes on Iran if the regime targets its own protesters. He says officials are watching the situation “very closely.” “If they go down that path, they’re going to pay hell.” * Video captures protesters brutally stomping a member of Iran’s security forces.

📢 A CIHR-funded Open-Access book by Dr. Ziba Vaghri (UNB Research Chair in Child Rights & Development) is out today via Springer! 🎉👏 Congrats to Ziba, Roberta & Gerison! A key step toward better monitoring of children’s rights. View it: link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

🚨 Coming Soon! 🌍Children’s Rights-Based Indicators by Dr. Ziba Vaghri (our founder), Dr. Roberta Ruggiero (@rob_ruggiero) & Gerison Lansdown—A groundbreaking framework to measure global progress on the UNCRC. A vital tool for accountability!📖✨ Explore: link.springer.com/book/978303171…

A very interesting and important study exploring Exercise Addiction, Body Image and…. Much needed area of research. Please volunteer if you are eligible!

Confirmed speakers include Prof Kirsten Sandberg @nurper1, @AATFTC, @alulapan, Dr. Ziba Vaghri, Dr. Leyla Namazova-Baranova, Dr. Raúl Mercer and Mr Yehualashet Mekonen

GlobalChild is holding its first child rights symposium in Africa on October 23 in Addis Abba and  in close collaboration with our @SSHRC_CRSH-funded InspiRights collaborator,  the @AfricanChildFrm GlobalChild: unb.ca/globalchild/ InspiRights: unb.ca/globalchild/pr…

@MamaFatimaS Report to #UNGA highlights the alarming increase in online child sexual exploitation & need for child-focused policies/programs as countermeasures. We are proud of our Child Advisory Board's contribution to this Report 👉👉 documents.un.org/symbol-explore… @UNB @UN_SPExperts

GlobalChild's Child Advisory Board recently met with the UN Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation, and abuse of children to discuss issues of new technologies and AI. Check out the link to learn more about this impactful dialogue: blogs.unb.ca/newsroom/2024/…

The GlobalChild team was honored and excited to engage the Child Advisory Board in conversation with the UN Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation, and sexual abuse of children, Ms. Mama Fatima Singhateh. This meeting was on the mandate of new technologies and AI.

GlobalChild is searching for a PhD-prepared Research Associate to join our team located at UNB Saint John to participate in our exciting international projects and support the strategic maneuvering of our growing program. unb.ca/hr/_assets/doc…

🎉 Big news! 🎉Future is NOW! Awards honor young Canadians under 18 for volunteerism, fundraising, entrepreneurship, & activism. Nominate a changemaker! Deadline: Mar 20. Details: thefutureisnowawards.ca #FutureIsNowAwards #YouthEmpowerment

📣Attention NGOs operating in Arab States! We are looking for nominations of laws, policies and programs that support, protect and respect children's rights! Know of any? Nominate them here: unbbusiness.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_em… #childrights #ArabicNGO #survey

We have an exciting volunteer opportunity for @UNB students to gain research experience and make a meaningful contribution to the work of the @GlobalChild_Can InspiRights project. To learn more about the opportunity, click the link: unb.ca/globalchild/_a…

We are excited to announce that the Arabic and Chinese translations of the GlobalChild InspiRights survey have officially launched! Join us in nominating laws, policies and programs that protect, respect and fulfill children's rights under the CRC! unbbusiness.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_em…

The GlobalChild team is thrilled by the appointment of our Director, Dr. Ziba Vaghri, to this important chair and grateful to the Sir James Dunn Foundation for this generous gift! blogs.unb.ca/newsroom/2024/…

The Arabic translation of the InspiRights Global Survey is available now! We are still accepting nominations of practices that support, protect and respect children's rights! To access the survey and nominate practices, follow this link: bit.ly/3R48WUE

Are you a UNB student on the Saint John campus, curious about the intersection of child rights and child health? If so, this is your sign to register for HEAL 3005! *Please note that this is an in-person course and not taught online.*