Article 12: The childs opinion

CALL TO ACTION: Sign joint letter urging stronger child rights protections in World Bank safeguards
28/oct/2014 News
Call to support the strengthening of child rights protections in World Bank safeguards. The deadline for signing the joint letter is Friday, 31 October 2014. 
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MIGRATION: Migrant detention "abuse" can scar children for life
27/oct/2014 News
Increasing number of migrant children are being detained in countries where they are seeking asylum despite scientific evidence that such incarceration leads to long-term psychological and developmental difficulties.
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EXHIBITION: Rights, Not Charity
16/oct/2014 News
Child Rights International Network has teamed up with the artist Miriam Sugranyes to put together a new exhibition at London's Southbank Centre celebrating 25 years of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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CHILD RIGHTS: Malala and Indian children’s rights activist win Nobel Peace Prize
10/oct/2014 News
Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi have been jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their work on promoting and protecting children's rights.
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UNITED KINGDOM: Witchcraft and ritual child abuse cases rise in London
9/oct/2014 News
The number of ritual child abuse cases linked to witchcraft being investigated in London is increasing. A total of 24 cases were passed to the Metropolitan Police in 2013, 19 in 2012 and nine in 2011.
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WHRIN 2014 Country Report: Witchcraft Accusations and Persecution in Nepal
9/oct/2014 Publication
This is WHRIN's joint report with the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales and Forum for Protection of People’s...
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USA: New law to protect jailed youth in California
6/oct/2014 News
California Governor signs a bill that could prevent hundreds of young offenders from enduring rape, assault, and gang life in prison.
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DISCRIMINATION : Conseil de l'Europe : Les enfants LGBTI ont droit à la sécurité et à l’égalité
2/oct/2014 News
Le Commissaire aux droits de l'homme du Conseil de l'Europe rappelle que la persécution et la violence ont de graves conséquences pour les enfants LGBTI et les incitent à dissimuler leur identité personnelle.
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DISCRIMINATION: LGBTI children have the right to safety and equality, says EU expert
2/oct/2014 News
Bullying and violence has a serious effect on LGBTI children's well-being and prevents openness about their personal identity, says Europe's human rights chief.
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