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HISTORY OF THE DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD: Every year, June 16 have been observed as the International Day of the African Child. It is recognized as a working holiday throughout Africa. This day was designated in 1991 by the African Union and annually, events are organized to promote children's rights and wellbeing all over Africa. The date honors memories of students who were massacred in Soweto, South Africa, in 1976 for protesting against education injustice and inequality during the apartheid regime. On that fateful day of 1976, hundreds of young students were shot and the most famous to remember was little Hector Pieterson. Thousands of young students like you and me laid down their lives for the cause of freedom in South Africa. Because the rights of children have not been promoted in many African countries like Liberia, hundreds of children still die from starvation, diseases, war, traumatization, ignorance, etc. By adopting this day as International Day of the African Child, the African Union has drawn attention to the plight, not only of children in South Africa, but also to the plight of children in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, This Charter, which came into force in November 1999 is the first regional treaty on the rights of the child and complements the African Charter on Human and People's rights as well as the United Nations convention on The Rights of the Child. On the 16th of June every year, governments, NGOs, international organizations and other stakeholders gather to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the full realization of the rights of children. They also host events to create awareness of children's rights. The focus for this year's celebration is 'EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN IN AFRICA: THE TIME IS NOW." As a youth organization, Leading Youths to Foster Transformation in Africa (LYFT-Africa) will gather approximately 100 kids from the Kindergarten and Elementary level in commemoration of the International Day Of The African Child (IDAC). As we are gathering today to participate in this year's event, we are appealing to all youths to safety their emotional intelligence to take this year's theme serious and ensure the education of all children, including the ones in your communities who do not got to school and watch you take your children to school. Enlightenment, Education, Empowerment. USAID YALI Network U.S. Department of Education #USEMBASSYMONROVIA United Nations

It may be the 2nd anniversary of the #UkraineWar but Ukraine's children have endured four years of disruption - first Covid, then war.    This has had a devastating impact on education and could impact the ability of Ukrainians to eventually rebuild their country and form a lasting peace.   That's why today we're announcing two ambitious new education projects in collaboration with the Ukrainian government.    A state-of-the-art Museum of Mathematics - and travelling exhibit - which will reach 300,000 children each year to help them catch up.   And we'll also be working with Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine on a national early childhood initiative to support children in their most precious #EarlyYears.   In a humanitarian crisis, education is one of the first things lost and last things restored.    That's why all of us - businesses, philanthropic organizations, government and individuals - need to work together to ensure Ukraine's children can continue learning. 💛 Share this post now.

Don’t forget about Ukrainian children. According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science, 3798 schools and pre-schools have been bombed, while 365 of them have been destroyed completely, putting the education of more than 5 million kids at risk. Children are particularly vulnerable during times of conflict. Witnessing violence, losing family members, being displaced, hearing the sirens every day for two years… all of this causes severe psychological trauma. The absence of education further exacerbates the situation, making kids more susceptible to various forms of deprivation. In today's reality of Ukraine, a school could be the only warm and safe place for kids, providing them with a sense of stability and structure 🙏 Seeds for Ukraine continues its daily efforts to support the Hopscotch Montessori Kyiv campus. This commitment is driven by the understanding that education for children during war is not only a fundamental right, but also a critical investment in the future of societies affected by conflict. Beyond the academic aspect, these institutions become sanctuaries for emotional healing and social support. Visit our website (https://seeds4ukraine.com/) to learn more about what we are doing to help and how you can support us! #seedsforukraine #standwithukraine #helpukraine #supportukraine #ukraine

Children in Ukraine are still facing immense challenges due to the war. Forced to flee their homes, they are dealing with trauma and bearing psychological scars to this day. During these tough times, education becomes a vital lifeline. It allows children to socialise, strengthen their resilience and reclaim a sense of normality. 👉 Watch how Plan International strengthens the psychosocial resilience of children from Ukraine #HelpUkraine #UntilEveryGirlIsFree 

Starenki is moving towards the determined mission: unite society to improve the well-being of older people in Ukraine and foster a conscious and responsible attitude of Ukrainians towards ageing. We started developing a common vision of how to create decent conditions for ageing and longevity in Ukraine with the representatives of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, non-governmental organizations working in the topic of older age, as well as international institutions. The first meeting took place in Kyiv where Alina Diachenko, Starenki Advocacy Lead, was present as we want to contribute to creating an age-friendly society and to join the development of the respective national strategy: “It is very important to have a common vision of what exactly we want to do in the country to make the lives of older people full, active and happy. We need a national strategy as a guideline for everyone — the government, the civil society, and business. It is also extremely important to create this document together and then implement it together. After all, it is our shared responsibility to determine the conditions in which the elderly live today and what kind of old age the next generations will have.” We thank HelpAge International and the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine for this opportunity to take the first steps towards the development of a new strategy for healthy and active longevity in Ukraine. We are looking forward to cooperation between Ukraine and the EU institutions in reforming social policy for older people. Follow our updates on further changes. #unitingpower #OlderPeople #starenki #ActiveLongevity #Ukraine

Almost four years ago, my friends and I came together to start NoirUnited International, with a mission to support Black and marginalized communities in achieving sustainable development, promoting humanitarian equity, and shifting power to local communities. It wasn't until years later that I had the opportunity to see the impact NoirUnited could actually have. In the spring of 2022, we launched our first response to support African students fleeing the war in Ukraine. As we, Macire Aribot and I, traveled to eight different countries across Europe, our goal was to verify the stories we encountered online—stories of African students being denied access to transportation and facing the compounded trauma of racial discrimination and war. We aimed to document the experiences of those facing these issues so that others could better understand how marginalized groups become more vulnerable during emergencies. Our goal was to empower these students and build resilience so that they could continue pursuing their education. Over time, this project evolved, and I am happy to share the launch of NoirUnited's docuseries Voices of Survival: Untold Stories of Africans in Ukraine. This 6-part series sheds light on the harsh realities faced by African students during the Ukraine war and the strength and resilience they demonstrated. It covers the war's devastating impacts on women, mental health, education, and advocacy efforts. Episode 1 is now available! Check out our website below for the release of weekly episodes and to learn more about how you can support. https://lnkd.in/eV4Kni6W

Missing Children Europe Senior Research Officer, Efthymios Antonopoulos, took part in a discussion titled "How to face the abduction of children in Ukraine" at the European Parliament. He contributed to the panel discussion titled "UA Children are EU's future, don't steal it," which addressed the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.   Since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, 19,546 Ukrainian children have been deported to Russia and the occupied territories, with only 388 being returned. Working alongside our Ukrainian partner organization, NGO Magnolia, Missing Children Europe will persist in efforts to reunite these children with their families. Every possible step should be taken to achieve this goal as these children are at high risk of harm, loss of identity, acculturation, and long-term or permanent separation from their families.   The discussion included the participation of:   ▪ MEP Hilde Vautmans, Co-chair of the Intergroup on Children’s Rights ▪ MEP Catharina Rinzema, Vice-chair of the Intergroup on Children’s Rights ▪ Ms Mariam Lambert, Orphans Feeding Foundation, Mission «returning children deported to Russia and aftercare under BKB program» ▪ Ms. Oksana Diakun, Deputy Head of the Mission of Ukraine to the European Union ▪ Ms. Anastasiia Vezhnevets, Second Secretary of the Mission of Ukraine to the European Union   We are grateful for the insightful contributions of all the participants and look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts to address the pressing issue of child abduction in Ukraine and ensure the well-being of Ukrainian children. 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 #MissingChildrenEurope #StandWithUkraine #ChildrensRights

Dear Mahmud Hawila and friends I see your daily, factually incorrect, slanderous posts accusing Israel of genocide (absolutely false) whilst turning a blind eye to the plight of the hostages. Perhaps you could justify that by saying that Israelis have their own voices. I don’t agree. But it’s a perspective. What I don’t agree with is this. You laud Fatima Payman for being a “brave” heroine (aside from the fact it’s just a cynical way to ensure she advances in the Senate rankings beyond her currently untenable spot). However what you have NEVER to my knowledge, EVER spoken out about is the fact that Fatima, Anne Aly or indeed ANY woman in Australia would have ZERO chance of being in school in Afghanistan right now. The hypocrisy has a stench of self interest. Perhaps you lie about Israel because it gets you more clients. Perhaps it makes you feel good to lie about an entire nation. But if you even want to APPEAR as if you are sincere, at least pretend to care about Afghanistan’s women. The Labor Party and the previous coalition governments have FAILED these women. It’s disgusting that people can peddle lies about Israel when in fact Afghanistan’s women actually need their voice. Mahmud: use your voice for good. Speak up for Afghanistan’s women.

Did you know? UNICEF have estimated that over 5.3 million children from Ukraine face barriers preventing them access to education. Without a proper education, what does the future look like for these children? Amidst these challenges, we must still do what we can to tackle this crisis. As part of our emergency response, we have given 7,976 children educational kits. Seeing the joy on these children's faces makes it all worth it, especially for children with disabilities—who often face even greater hurdles in accessing education. Learn more about how we are supporting Ukrainian children's education here: https://lnkd.in/gTTRXBwf #InclusiveEducation #Ukraine #Refugees #EmergencyAid

🔴We must work to protect rights and create opportunities for the development of children in Ukraine. This year marks exactly 100 years since the adoption and approval of the Geneva Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1924. This foundational document was approved at the League of Nations Assembly, becoming the first global document in history to prioritize the interests of the child. It marked the beginning of the struggle for children's rights, which, unfortunately, continues to this day. After 10 years of war in Ukraine, thousands of children have had their rights violated and remain without decent conditions. "The Geneva Declaration consisted of only five points, but each one is fundamental and remains relevant today. In particular, the key principle established back then was that every child should receive assistance in times of hardship as a priority. Over the past 10 years, we have been working to ensure that this basic principle is implemented in practice. Our mission is to protect children's rights, providing them and their families with the necessary support. We believe that every child, regardless of circumstances, has the right to a decent life and opportunities for development. This is our responsibility to the future," emphasizes Olga Kosse, Head of the Board of the NGO "Responsible Citizens." The Geneva Declaration of the Rights of the Child, adopted 100 years ago, became the foundation for the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which was approved in 1989. This Convention is the most widely ratified international document in history, signed by 196 countries. It established an international standard for the protection of children and became the legal basis for many national laws, including in #Ukraine. #ChildRights