Summary: The Council of Europe is launching its Europe-wide initiative against corporal punishment of children. This event is organised by the programme 'Building a Europe for and with Children'.
What? The kick off of "Raise your hand against smacking", the Council of Europe initiative against all corporal punishment of children. When and where? Who's coming? The aim? How to participate? Download the attachment available here: http://www.coe.int/t/transversalprojects/children/Source/zagreg/Expressionofinterest_en.doc Further information
15 June 2008 in Croatia, at an exceptional venue, the Zagreb Puppet Theatre
High-level representatives of governments and international organisations, parliamentarians, local authorities, celebrities, ombudspersons, young people, families with children, NGOs, and child network professionals.
To achieve full prohibition of corporal punishment of children, to promote positive parenting and to raise awareness of children's rights throughout Europe.
COUNCIL OF EUROPE: Raise your hand against smacking!
Information sheet about the campaign (word format)
Draft programme (word format)
Web:
http://www.coe.int/children
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