Are you interested in growing as a Child Advocate? Join us for Child Rights Community Conversations on every other Thursday at 8pm ET from Aug 20th to Oct 29th. Together, we will virtually gatherUNICEF New Englanders and explore child rights topics inspired by the free Child Protection: Children's Rights in Theory and Practice course by Harvard University on EdX. Every week, we will deepen our understanding on child rights through collaborative discussions across the UNICEF New England community. Step into your power as a champion for child rights and create the positive change you want to see in the world for children!
Why join us?
LEARN about child rights issues, laws that protect children like the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and how to strengthen child protection systems
CONNECT through engaging discussions with other UNICEF New Englanders and Child Rights & Protection Experts as Guest Speakers
GROW as a child rights advocate, leader, and force for change
CHANNEL your passions and new learnings into ACTIONS for child rights
ACHIEVE a certificate from UNICEF for your participation in all the online sessions
Open To:
ALL UNICEF New England Supports: UNITERs, NextGen, Board Members, and Clubs (Above the age of 18)
Timeline:
DATES: Thursdays, Aug 20th - Oct 29th 2020 (Alternate weeks)
TIME: 8:00PM - 9:00PM (EST)
WHERE: Zoom Conference Call (Link provided upon registration)
Curriculum:
Date |
Topic of discussion |
|
Session 1 |
Aug 20th |
What is the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)? |
Session 2 |
Sept 3rd |
Child Rights & Ending Child Marriage |
Session 3 |
Sept 17th |
Violence Against Children |
Session 4 |
Oct 1st |
Children, Migration, and the Law |
Session 5 |
Oct 15th |
Strengthening Child Protection Systems |
Session 6 |
Oct 29th |
Child Rights Course Celebration & Activating Your Leadership |
What to expect?
Topic discussions for each the session are based on knowledge gathered from the Child Protection: Children's Rights in Theory and Practice course
Break out sessions with fellow participants delving into specific issues
Sharing learnings and key takeaways
How to prepare?
If possible, sign up to take the free Child Protection: Children's Rights in Theory and Practice course by Harvard University on EdX
Review the recommended readings and/or videos of the week
Research and reflect on how these issues impact your own local and/or global community
Bring an open mind, questions on the topic, and any insights from the materials and/or your own research to our engaging discussions!
Alternative prepartion materials:
Session 1 Aug 20th |
Watch: UN Convention on th CRC (9:00) Read: Frequently asked questions on the Convention on the Rights of the Child |
Session 2 Sept 3rd |
Watch: America’s Forced Marriage Problem (10:45) Read: What You Need to Know About Child Marriage in the U.S. |
Session 3 Sept 17th |
Watch: Break the Silence on Childhood Violence (4:03) Read: INSPIRE - Seven Strategies for Ending Violence Against Children (labeled pages: 14-18) |
Session 4 Oct 1st |
Watch: World Refugee Day Webinar Recording (pswd: 6A@938#^) |
Session 5 Oct 15th |
Read: Protecting the Most Vulnerable Children During the COVID-19 Outbreak |
Session 6 Oct 29th |
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To become a UNITER and join in on this conversation, visit https://www.unicefusa.org/unite