New UN Guidance on Children’s Rights and the Environment Protects Children from Effects of Climate Change and Other Environmental Crises September 18, 2023 Today, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has launched new guidance aimed at protecting children’s rights in the face of climate change and […]
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Harnessing the Power of the Youth: UN Issues Game-changing Guidelines on Children’s Rights and the Environment
UN Guidance on Children’s Rights and the Environment: A Critical Step in Protecting Our Future Introduction The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has released new guidance aimed at protecting children’s rights in the face of climate change and other environmental crises. This guidance comes at a […]
Why Protecting Children’s Rights from Climate Change is Vital – Insights from the UN Committee
UN Committee on the Rights of the Child Calls for Urgent Action on Climate Change Background The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has recently issued authoritative guidance emphasizing the urgent need for countries to take measures to address the damage and threat to children’s rights posed by […]
Poland’s Controversial New Legislation Puts Children’s Rights at Risk
Proposed Law in Poland Threatens Children’s Rights and Curtails Non-Governmental Groups The ruling Law and Justice party in Poland has recently proposed legislation – “Protect Children, Support Parents” – that would severely limit children’s rights to education, health, and information. According to Human Rights Watch, if the bill becomes a […]