Article Link: http://exchangepress.com/article/world-forum-in-action/5021001/
World Forum in Action �" Working Group on Children’s RightsMembers of the World Forum Working Group on Children’s Rights have begun work on several of the projects envisioned during the first Global Working Initiative on Children’s Rights, which took place in Norway in June 2012.
One of these projects is our contribution to the July/August special issue of Exchange magazine, which will focus on the rights of children and adults. Questions for consideration will include, “What does it look like when children’s rights are honored and respected?” and “What does the concept of taking children’s ideas and opinions seriously really mean?” The issue will address cultural issues surrounding rights and the notion of children and adult rights colliding. Narratives about rights from contexts around the world will highlight accomplishments and challenges, as well as strategies for overcoming obstacles.
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The Nature Action Collaborative for Children, NACC, has been busy hosting regional conferences. The Nurture in Nature Conference in New Zealand last November was a huge success. Toni Christie reports, “It was great to meet the NACC coordinators from around the country and to hear what they have been doing. The conference had fantastic keynote speakers and inspiring workshops. Gillian McAuliffe shared how the children ...