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Children's rights events - Autumn 2010
The Children's Rights Alliance for England is holding two events this autumn: a working seminar on the Equality Act 2010 and our annual conference which is this year focused on children and young people's civil rights. Speakers include Sarah Teather MP, Minister of State, Department for Education and Dr Penelope Leach, psychologist and writer. Discounts are available for CRAE members. Visit our events page for more information.
Annual Conference 20-20: Celebrating great achievements - or missed opportunities? Looking back at 20 years of the UNCRC.
6 November 2009
CRAE's Annual Conference this year is on Friday 20 November 2009, which marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption by the United Nations of its Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). It is at The Oval Conference Centre (Surrey County Cricket Club) in London, from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
November 2009 is pledge month! Take action and make a children's rights pledge today
6 November 2009
November 2009 is children’s rights pledge month. A children’s rights pledge is a public promise made by a decision-maker to take action to improve children’s rights in their local area. Encouraging decision-makers to make a children’s rights pledge is another great way to mark the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Over one million children and young people fail to get legal advice every year
26 October 2009
Over one million children and young people are not getting the legal advice they need annually, warns a campaign launched today by four leading advice charities. As a result, children and young people are being denied their rights to liberty, security, shelter and education, warns the JustRights campaign, which brings together Children’s Rights Alliance for England, Howard League for Penal Reform, Law Centres Federation and Youth Access.
CRAE calls for strong human rights champion for England’s children
19 October 2009
In response to the Children, Schools and Families Select Committee report out today on the appointment of a new Children’s Commissioner for England Dr Mike Lindsay, CRAE national coordinator, said that the role of the Children’s Commissioner for England must be that of an independent champion for children’s rights.
New Children's Commissioner named
7 October 2009
Dr Maggie Atkinson has been named as the new children's commissioner for England. Dr Atkinson, currently director of children's services for Gateshead, is due to replace Professor Sir Al Aynsley-Green next April. CRAE welcomes her appointment in the hope that it will signal a strong voice for children and young people, and to the cause of safeguarding and promoting their basic human rights.
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