Author: Aimy Ogaeri

Revitalizing the Universal Commitment to All Children’s Rights

Published by Aimy Ogaeri

On December 12, 2023, as part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Universal Declaration of Human rights, the Palais des Nations in Geneva hosted a hybrid event titled “UDHR75: Revitalizing the Universal Commitment to All Children’s Rights with and for Children.” Organized by Plan International, Save the Children, SOS Children’s Villages International, Terre des Hommes International Federation, World Vision International, and the Child Rights Connect Working Group on Child Participation, the event featured co-sponsorship from the European Union, the Permanent Missions of Uruguay, Bulgaria, and Malawi. Since the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in 1989, there has been a global push to integrate children’s rights comprehensively across all policy areas. However, challenges remain, including a general resistance against child rights and children’s agency, which threatens to weaken the progress. This side-event has offered a intergenerational dialogue involving states, the UN, civil society, and children themselves. The discussion focused on sharing good practices for mainstreaming child rights and enhancing children’s participation in policy agendas. Participants explored key opportunities …

Media Youth Group of Dialogue Works kicks off

Published by Aimy Ogaeri

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Media Youth Group, an initiative to empower working children through media. This new group will play a crucial role in amplifying their voices through the social media channels of Dialogue Works. The Media Youth Group aims to use the power of social media to advocate for the rights of working children. The initiative includes a diverse team of children from Latin America, Africa and Asia, ensuring a wide range of perspectives and experiences. These young media advocates will be actively involved in creating and sharing content that highlights their stories and the challenges they face. In its first phase, the Media Youth Group will participate in intensive media training, focusing on communication skills, digital safety, and advocacy techniques. This training will equip them with the tools needed to effectively engage with social media, produce compelling content, and contribute to meaningful conversations about child labor. The group will also guide our media strategies, helping to shape campaigns and outreach efforts. By representing their peers and sharing their …

African Climate Summit: voices of youth advocates

Published by Aimy Ogaeri

The African Climate Summit, held in Nairobi, brought together Child Advisory Committee members of Dialogue Works like Julie, Mike, Phenylle and Diana, who are also actively engaged in addressing climate change within their communities. These youth delegates, representing the organization Welfare of Children and Youth Kenya, shared their experiences and insights about climate issues, their expectations from countries responsible for climate change, and recommendations for a better approach to include working children and youth in international policy debates.

Empowering voices for gender equality at the Women Deliver Conference

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The Women Deliver Conference, a global platform dedicated to gender equality and the promotion of health, rights and well-being of girls and women, took place for the first time this year in an African country, Rwanda. During this special milestone, Elisabeth (16 years old) and Prisca (15 years old), two members of our Children Advisory Committee (CAC) from Dialogue Works partner organization Children’s Voice Today (CVT), made their mark on the conference by making their voices heard.