Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many children in Jamaica have faced new challenges due to the changing circumstances. The closing of schools and increased time spent at home has negatively affected the wellbeing of many children. In addition to this, the lack of technological devices and stable internet connection across the island hasRead more about February 2021: Update on Children’s Rights in Jamaica[…]
Within my country, Jamaica land we love, a child’s right to freedom of expression is promoted but is it recognized or seen as valuable? Our country has a variety of ways for children to express themselves, whether through a student/youth body, social media, verbally or physically. Although we are given the freedom of expression,Read more about Do children really have a voice?[…]
Children’s rights are very important to different stakeholders and organizations in Jamaica. Many have taken on the responsibility of ensuring these rights are respected and protected. However, there are still children whose rights are being violated. Violence against children and ensuring their safety have been major issues in Jamaica. Articles 37 and 34Read more about The status of children’s rights in Jamaica[…]
Right now, in Canada, I am fortunate enough to receive a high-quality education. In-fact Canada, for the most part, has a reputation for consistently providing education to citizens, but in this time of confusion surrounding COVID-19, this education is placed in jeopardy. Canada’s Response: e-learning. This is the practice of teaching and learning digitally oftenRead more about The challenges of e-learning[…]
This year I was given the amazing opportunity to attend the third Pan-American Child Forum in Cartagena Colombia. At the forum 80 Children (including myself) were given the opportunity to not just speak about children’s rights but handed the responsibility of helping shape international and national implementation of children’s rights as outlined by the UnitedRead more about 3rd Pan-American Forum[…]
Human Rights What it’s about: My video is about expressing that people (particularly youth) don’t understand the true nature of the problems affecting many people in the world. I have done this by expressing exactly how first world citizens have their rights guaranteed as opposed to those less fortunate. As they have never beenRead more about Human Rights […]