As a member of the Global Coalition to End Child Poverty, End Child Poverty is participating in the Addis Child Poverty Research Conference, October 23-35 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Conference Focuses on Need to Take Action on Extreme Poverty in Africa Read More »
Arigatou International recently convened its 5th Forum of the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC), 9th – 11th May 2017 in Panama; bringing together nearly 500 young persons and faith actors from 70 countries. It was an opportunity for our partners, to genuinely reflect and make solid commitments towards ending violence against children and
Responding to the 5th Forum on Ending Violence Against Children by Putting an END to GBV Read More »
Advocacy is one of our primary strategies to end child poverty and build a better world for all children. Advocacy gives power and amplifies the voice of the community, so that we can bring about the much needed change in our societies.
A word from the Arigatou International, Programs Desk Read More »
ACTION is a regional camp that brought together African youth with the aim of connecting and reinforcing the regional ties of the network.
Laws and policies significantly define and sustain gender norms by clearly establishing a country’s national priorities and setting aside resources for their implementation. The policy environment in most conflict and post-conflict countries often lacks laws and policies aimed at addressing Gender Based Violence (GBV). Advocacy against GBV aims at influencing decision makers to bring about
Our Advocacy Journey Towards the Implementation and Ratification of the Maputo Protocol Read More »
The African Youth and Children’s Network for Human Rights (YCNR)/ Réseau des Enfants et Jeunes Africains pour les Droits Humains (REJADH), supported by Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) and Arigatou International—Nairobi (AI—N), in collaboration with Changemaker and Elman Peace and Human Rights Centre, gathers young women and men aged between 13 and 30 advocating by themselves
Child Poverty is perhaps the worst form of lack and violence that children in our societies face today. It is estimated that, 1 in every 2 children in our world today are affected by poverty. We give 7 reasons why child poverty deserves urgent attention by each one of us.
There is often an intuitive sense of why child poverty matters and this notion is widely shared by many. However, if we had to give the ‘it’ reasons for engaging in efforts to overcome child poverty, we would prioritise these 7:
These 5 myths have largely shaped the thoughts and global conversations on refugee communities, including the children living as refugees. Who is a refugee? Are refugees and migrants responsible for increased terrorism? How many children are living as refugees today?
“No religion teaches violent extremism … at the heart of every religion is peace”, said one of the youth leaders.
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Arigatou International’s End Child Poverty and the Global Network of Religions for Children collaborated with Norwegian Church Aid and ICCO Cooperation in hosting a Regional Youth Forum on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE). Violent Extremism is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity today. Several factors push and pull youth towards violent extremism. It is important
Young Leaders will collaborate with UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth to help end poverty, combat climate change and reduce inequality.
A two-year Global Study initiated by ECPAT International published today reveals that more children are being sexually exploited than ever before and that this is an endemic phenomenon throughout the world.
Street children live on the street. Street children are runaways. Street children are on the street because of poverty. Street children only exist in poor countries. Street children are victims. Street children are criminals.
Myth Busters: What You Know About Street Children Read More »
Vansa loves school. Her eyes lit up as she told me (author, Sara Rossi) about how she dreamed of becoming a physician so she could help her community of Ggaba, a low-income area just south of Uganda’s capital, Kampala. “I’m smarter than the boys in my class,” the 13-year-old stated proudly, “and I get better
These 8 Simple Things Are Keeping Millions Of Girls Out Of School Read More »
Landmines are the leftovers of war, marking a conflict of the past that continues to haunt populations in the present. The remnants of a long gone violence have the ability to kill and injure, while simultaneously keeping communities in fear and in poverty and limiting development.
These women are changing the world. Whether it’s through grassroots peace building and conflict transformation work, through education projects or through provision of health care to children and their families; each of these women leaders is forever changing how things work, for the better, in their local community, their neighborhood, their world. And in their
We all know that feeling of outrage, of sorrow, or regret that we feel every time we hear news of another child murdered, abused, raped, trafficked, bullied online or in school. No country or community is immune to the violence that is committed against children every day.
One Billion Reasons to End Violence Against Children Read More »
MORE than seven million children from low-income families will be affected by a four-year benefits freeze if the Government’s Welfare Reform and Work Bill is accepted without amendment, the Children’s Society has warned.
Fears for children after welfare Bill amendments fall Read More »
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) turned 50 today. IF UNDP were a person, she or he would celebrate in style, probably with a party for close family and friends. After all, a golden jubilee is a big deal. More so when there is a lot of real good to show for it; as has
How safe is the internet for our children? The question often plagues parents, guardians and teachers alike. This February in Visoko City, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ms. Ismeta Begić organised a Safer Internet workshop for elementary school children aged 10 -14. Nearly 200 children participated in discussions and activities on Child Safety on the Internet and
The first ever Global Rank on Access to Justice for Children was released yesterday, 15 February 2016, by the Child Rights International Network (CRIN). According to CRIN, it analyses and measures how effectively children can use the law to challenge violations of their rights, based on the UN Convention on the Rights of The Child.
Belgium leads in the global rank on children’s access to justice. Read More »
We begin the year by saying – Thank You! Because of your partnership, your interest, your support and your giving, we have been able to reach and serve thousands of children and their families in the previous year.
Human Rights Day. Children make up nearly half of the people living in extreme poverty. That staggering reality is almost incomprehensible. “There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their
The Vatican displayed projected images of the natural world on the façade of St. Peter’s Basilica, in St. Peter’s Square on 8th December 2015, during the event, Illuminating Our Common Home: Fiat Lux. The public art display formed a visual story inspired by the themes of climate change, human dignity and the earth’s living creatures
World AIDS Day, 1st December 2015. As the World AIDS Day is marked across the globe, on 1 December, it is important that we acknowledge and celebrate the achievements made in addressing HIV and AIDS, particularly as it affects children, adolescents and youth.
More Than Just Numbers. The Necessary Response to HIV and AIDS Read More »
