As part of it’s “Strengthening Children’s Rights Advocacy through International Training” project; MHREC are excited to welcome you to it’s Empowering Children: Building a Rights-Respecting Community Campaign.
The project was kicked off with a MHREC team member’s participation in the “Children’s Rights” course at Malmo University, Sweden. MHREC is disseminating the knowledge to MHREC team and the wider community through an awareness campaign in an effort to promote and protect children’s rights in Malta.
Overview
Check out the below for interactive and informative virtual campaign as well as activities and opportunities held during the campaign
Articles
Welcome & Children’s Rights and the UNCRC
Join us over the next weeks as we dive into critical issues and conversations around children’s rights. Read more about the campaign and the UNCRC!
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Philosophical Concepts – Welfare vs Will Theory
This week we are diving into two critical theories about children’s rights: welfare/interest theory and will/choice theory.
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Children’s Rights and Climate Change
This week we’re discussing a pressing issue: how climate change impacts children’s rights. Climate change affects everyone, but children are particularly vulnerable.
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Philosophical Concepts – Childhood as a Social Construct
Join us this week as we’re diving into two critical theories about children’s rights: welfare/interest theory and will/choice theory..
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Gender & Children’s Rights
This week, we’re focusing on the intersection of gender and children’s rights, particularly emphasising the challenges girls face.
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Postcolonial Perspectives on Children’s Rights
This week, we’re exploring how postcolonial perspectives can enrich our understanding of children’s rights.
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Voting Rights & Childism
Join us this week as we tackle a provocative question: Should children have the right to vote? We’ll also explore the concept of “childism.”
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Philosophical Concepts –Liberation vs. Caretaker Theory
Join us this week as we dive into two contrasting perspectives on how best to support children: liberation and caretaker.
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Education & Children’s Rights
This week, we’re focusing on the right to education, a fundamental right that empowers children and opens doors to a better future.
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Activities and Opportunities
Virtual Launch
On 15th June 2024, MHREC held a virtual launch of the campaign.
Public Talk & Closing Event
MHREC invited interested individuals to participate in a public talk and closing event on 28th September.
Workshops
Exciting News! MHREC are holding two workshops sessions (in July & August) as part of its Empowering Children: Building a Rights Respecting Community Campaign.
Art Competition
MHREC were thrilled to invite individuals up to 18 years of age to take part in our art competition, ‘My Human Rights’
This activity was part of the project “Strengthening Children’s Rights Advocacy through International Training”. Partly funded by the Government of Malta Social Causes Fund.
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