Children's Rights’ Post

Wednesday Blog, - Working in communities means being inclusive of children and young people "All this is to say that if we are truly being inclusive of marginalised and vulnerable groups, including women, people with disabilities, young people, and people with diverse SOGIESC, we need to be inclusive of their family and community life. We need to have honest co-design conversations about what needs the groups have beyond the individual to the family and community and how we can accommodate those needs to ensure that we don’t exclude people from our projects. It might even add layers of insight and community engagement beyond our wildest expectations." #internationaldevelopment #GEDSI #Socialinclusion #childprotection #decolonisation https://lnkd.in/g9hf4tRp

How do we ensure that 'inclusivity' doesn't remain a buzzword, especially in spaces for advocacy and activism? In the first post from a new monthly blog series by the Women Gaining Ground (WGG) consortium, Tasaffy Madani Hossain of Bonhishikha- unlearn gender and Ashrafun Nahar Misti of Women with Disabilities Development Foundation reflect on their experiences of attending and participating in CSW68 through the lens of youth and disability justice: https://lnkd.in/gDr7iyAN

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman today published the Participation of Children and Young People in Decision-making: Action Plan 2024-2028. This Action Plan builds on the ambition and achievements of the first National Strategy on Children and Young People's Participation in Decision Making and aims to further promote the inclusion of children and young people in decision making at all levels – in the home, in school, in their communities and at national level. The successful implementation of this Action Plan will, in the short term, result in the views of children and young people being harnessed to inform policy, services, legislation and research that is relevant to their lives. Their views will also be sought in evaluation and monitoring of relevant services and policies. Welcoming the announcement, Minister O’Gorman said: “Ireland is a world leader in participation practices, being the first country in Europe to have a dedicated Participation Strategy for Children and Young People. I am pleased to be able to further progress this important focus with the publication of this Participation of Children and Young People in Decision-making: Action Plan 2024-2028. The ambitions of this Action Plan will see the voices of children and young people embedded in decisions made across more Government Departments and Agencies than ever before. Public policy can only be improved in the recognition of children and young people as citizens of today, not just adults of the future.” Full Press Release Here: https://bit.ly/49C11F8

Budget 2019: "Tusla - Child and Family Agency welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone that the agency will receive an additional €33m in funding for 2019 from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. This allocation brings the agency's funding to €786m." 786 MILLION EURO. 786 MILLIO EURO for putting in risk children and families. 786 MILLION EURO for not caring about children. 786 MILLION EURO for loosing children in their care that are still reported missing. 786 MILLION EURO for jeopardise mothers in the fight of coercive control and domestic abuse. 786 MILLION EURO for not carrying out their duty of care and save children from abuse of any kind. 786 MILLION EURO for carry out abuse of power and intimidation to vulnerable single mothers victims of domestic abuse. 786 MILLION EURO for not comply with EUROPEAN CHILDREN'S RIGHTS. 786 MILLION EURO for inactive, ineffective and unprofessional work. 786 MILLION EURO to not save the children and jeopardise investigations. 786 MILLION EURO to be involved in constant Scandals. 786 MILLION EURO to settle cases in court with families that they broke for not doing their job. .... In 2024 the budget is even bigger for still doing the same as previous years. ...... Irish Government Tusla - Child and Family Agency Helen McEntee Safe Ireland Children's Rights Alliance European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights Human Rights Watch National Women's Council (NWC) Council of Europe Human Rights and the Rule of Law Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O'Gorman file:///Users/iness/Downloads/273322_fd803803-1a3d-48d5-aae2-a549de6a9927.pdf

What are the sexual and reproductive health and rights (#srhr) of women and girls with disabilities, and how do we assist them to claim these rights? “According to Women Enabled International, an estimated one in five women have a disability, and they are just as likely to be sexually active as their peers without disabilities, despite inaccurate stereotypical views to the contrary. Accordingly, they have the same sexual and reproductive health needs as women and girls without disabilities. “Due to multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination on the basis of gender and disability, however, women and girls with disabilities face unique and pervasive barriers to full realisation of their SRHR. “Carrying out multi-stakeholder coordination and engaging with #feminist and women-led organisations of people with disabilities is vital in responding to the SRHR needs of women and girls with disabilities. For example, our inclusive family planning project in Nigeria was designed with input from women-led disability organisations, including the Network of Disabled Women. We identified barriers related to bodily autonomy and informed choice for contraceptives, which we have used to design a social behaviour change campaign to address these barriers.” Abhilasha Sharma #InclusiveFutures

Empowering Young Changemakers: A Gender-Inclusive Story in Child Protection Greetings, LinkedIn community! Despite bidding farewell to the festive season, our dedication to safeguarding the well-being of children remains steadfast. I am thrilled to share my recent participation in the Urban Kids Corners radio show on Urban FM 99.5 Juba. In the aftermath of prolonged conflict in South Sudan, the festive season can render children vulnerable. As a Gender Equality and Inclusion expert, I am committed to addressing gender inequalities and collaborating with stakeholders to find solutions. The radio show provided a crucial platform to discuss Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and child protection during the festive season. Alongside Agot Alier, Deputy Speaker of South Sudan's Children Parliament, we engaged in an interactive dialogue where the public shared thoughts and posed questions. We delved into the specific challenges faced by children during the holidays, including heightened vulnerability to GBV, child labor, trafficking, rape, and exploitation. Importantly, we highlighted the need for community vigilance, as perpetrators are often close to home. Our discussion extended to practical ways communities can actively contribute to child safety, such as establishing local watch groups and organizing awareness campaigns. We emphasized the importance of community solidarity, highlighting that everyone plays a role in securing the well-being of children. To empower communities, we shared reporting mechanisms, including helpline toll-free numbers and local authorities. Continual community awareness is crucial to eliminating barriers preventing prompt reporting of cases. I shed light on Save the Children's initiatives in South Sudan, including community engagements, campaigns, and support services. Communities are encouraged to engage, participate, collaborate with local partners, and advocate for child protection policies. The session concluded with an emphasis on encouraging adolescent voices through our adolescents' groups and children's parliament. These young voices provide invaluable insights into how their peers view child protection, emphasizing the importance of collective action and community involvement. As we transition beyond the festive season, let's persist in our commitment to gender equality and safeguarding children. Through sustained awareness, collaboration, and action, we can make a meaningful and lasting difference. Together, let's ensure that every child experiences a protective and nurturing environment throughout the year. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d_Np7E2i #ChildProtection #GenderEquality #CommunityEmpowerment #SaveTheChildren #SouthSudan #EmpowerYoungChangemakers

Thrilled to share our latest publication exploring the Intersectionality of #Gender and #Disability in #Kenya based on the key findings from Light for the World's InBusiness Initiative. The publication sheds light on the challenges faced by women with disabilities and #Caregivers in their entrepreneurial journeys, offering actionable steps for #inclusivity. #KeyTakeaways: 1️⃣ Unpaid care work burdens women microentrepreneurs and caregivers. 2️⃣ Sexual and gender based violence threatens entrepreneurial opportunities for women. 3️⃣ Cultural norms and unequal power dynamics hinder women's agency in business. #KeyLessons: ➡️Accommodating caregivers' time constraints and providing childcare support are essential. ➡️ Empowering women through self-advocacy and safeguarding training is crucial. ➡️ Addressing #stereotypes and unequal #power dynamics requires holistic community engagement. Check out the attached 👇 publication for more details. #GenderEquality #DisabilityInclusion #Entrepreneurship #InclusiveBusiness Sightsavers United Disabled Persons of Kenya UDPK Sense International Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion FCDO Services

Inclusive, respectful, and supportive care is crucial for 2SLGBTQ+ seniors. Discover how embracing diversity fosters an environment where everyone can age with dignity and pride. #InclusiveCare #SeniorCare #LGBTQ+Seniors #CareConsultant #AgingWithPride #ElderCare #DiversityAndInclusion

#QueerClass Weeks 8 & 9: Community, Belonging and Mutual Aid For the past two weeks, our social work practice with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and communities class has focused on community, belonging, and mutual aid. Prior to the start of this unit, students watched a brief lecture on barriers and facilitators to community and belonging for queer people. To prepare for our first class session, we read Andalibi and colleagues’ piece on LGBTQ persons’ use of online spaces to navigate conception, pregnancy, and pregnancy loss and Harner’s scoping review on trans intracommunity support and knowledge sharing in the US and Canada. We also watched a PBS special on LGBTQ asylum seekers persecuted at home and in US custody. At the start of our first class session, we practiced #RadicalPermission as developed by Hayden Dawes, LCSW, LCAS in addition to our usual sharing of joy. Students also shared their feedback on how we’ll spend our classes after spring break, as there are some choose-your-own-adventure pieces, such as our focus for one of our policy classes, the topics of our next case study, etc. In small groups, we discussed how queer community can feel inclusive or exclusive and what it means to be welcoming/affirming while also wanting to create safer and more identity-affinity-specific spaces and caucuses. We developed a schematic together for how to think about and foster community and belonging. Toward the end of class, we discussed how social workers can/should/should not be a part of mutual aid efforts and the difference between intra- and inter-community forms of support. To prepare for the second class session, students explored the website of UW-Madison's Gender and Sexuality Campus Center. Assistant Dean and Director of the GSCC Warren Scherer spoke to the class about community, belonging, and chosen family based on per lived and practice experience. Per reminded us of the importance of having the community and support we need to have the well-being and groundedness we need to do the work. I’m reading phase 2 of students’ practice briefs on a topic of their choice. They wrote annotated bibliographies of ten relevant resources for their topic and included social work practice takeaways. In phase 3, they’ll turn what they’ve learned into something (an infographic, resource document, newsletter, presentation, video, etc.) that is useful for social workers. But first, spring break! Resources in the comments.

Wanted! - For Emergency Equality Act 2010 Training Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ebMBkDsS There has been public uproar after the recording of Warwickshire County Council's recent children and young people overview and scrutiny committee was shared on social media. The committee was considering its duties and position regarding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision. During the meeting, certain Councillors made archaic and unfounded comments, displaying ignorant and dangerous views towards children with SEND and their families. These comments are in direct contrast to the legal duties as stipulated by the cited legislation and could be perceived as disability discrimination. Cllr Hammersley said: “Does anyone know why this is increasing so rapidly? Is it something in the water?"; "...why so many people now are having all these issues when there were very few when I was at school having these special needs."; “I know that was long ago but to stop this spend, fix the problem at source.” - https://lnkd.in/evzdj83D & https://lnkd.in/ecYBZWA7 Cllr Golby asked: “One of the questions is maybe about what comes down to parenting and what comes down to SEND issues – how do we identify that and what pathways do we put people on that perhaps don’t have a SEND need but do have parenting skill shortages?” - https://lnkd.in/esdzpPdY Cllr added: “I don’t know how you (deal with) that apart from being tougher, asking more penetrating questions, not automatically accepting the plea of a mother saying that little Willy has ADHD when in actual fact little Willy is just really badly behaved and needs some form of strict correction." - https://lnkd.in/eUGrPRBY It is absolutely not right that supposed representative Councillors have these views, let alone feel it is appropriate to voice them when actions taken on these views would put them and the council in breach of the law. There is also a critical need for the Local Authority to rebuild relationships with the disabled community. What do you think, are these comments acceptable? What are the views of your local council? What can be done to address these issues? Let me know in the comments. If you want to raise your concerns directly with Councillors Hammersley, Golby and Morgan, their details can be found using the links below. Brian Hammersley - https://lnkd.in/ewrr5cmw Clare Golby - https://lnkd.in/eKYeFfkE Jeff Morgan - https://lnkd.in/etQs8-iv? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ebMBkDsS