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National Child Day is celebrated in Canada on November 20 in recognition of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The UNCRC was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations (including Canada!) on November 20, 1989. Its anniversary is the perfect time for youth in Canada to learn more …
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The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth calls all children and youth to bring their families, and join our #Carlton2Hargrave block party designed specifically for kids and youth! Try your luck in our games area for Snowman Bowling, The Winter Pumpkin Roll, or Winter Parka Hula Hooping, or join us as we cheer on a …
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Suicide amongst our young people in Canada is preventable. We can no longer tolerate the inaction of federal, provincial or territorial governments. The Council has been actively monitoring what the provincial, territorial and federal governments are doing to address the issue of child and youth suicide in Canada. The purpose of this report is to …
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Children’s rights in Canada were under siege in 2018. Young people who are marginalized, vulnerable and involved with government systems, saw their rights curtailed and voices silenced. It is imperative that Canadians join us to demand their governments act to advance and uphold the rights of children and youth. To not take action is to …
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CCCYA President Del Graff issued this statement on elimination of the Ontario Child Advocate’s office, and shifting responsibility to the provincial ombudsman’s office.
