February 2021: Update on Children’s Rights in Jamaica

February 2021: Update on Children’s Rights in Jamaica

    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 hasLeer más sobre February 2021: Update on Children’s Rights in Jamaica[…]

The status of children’s rights in Jamaica

The status of children’s rights in Jamaica

  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 34Leer más sobre The status of children’s rights in Jamaica[…]

The increased abuse against children, adolescents, and females during the COVID-19 pandemic; and policy makers and officers at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights can do to tackle these

The increased abuse against children, adolescents, and females during the COVID-19 pandemic; and policy makers and officers at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights can do to tackle these

During these times that have forced Inter-American citizens to remain isolated at home, the amount of abuse and traumatizing events inflicted upon children and adolescents have also increased. For thousands of children and teens, schools, after-school programs and clubs were the refuge from physically abusive parents, sexually abusive neighbours, and verbally abusive relatives at home.Leer más sobre The increased abuse against children, adolescents, and females during the COVID-19 pandemic; and policy makers and officers at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights can do to tackle these[…]

How to Tackle the Issue of Youths Joining Gangs in Inter-American States

How to Tackle the Issue of Youths Joining Gangs in Inter-American States

Inter-American states struggle with one common issue regarding youth: gangs. The numbers prove so; according to a 2015 study by the Journal of Adolescent Health, there are over one million juvenile gang members in the U.S alone. In Canada, there are over 7,000 youths in 434 gangs where almost half of those members are underLeer más sobre How to Tackle the Issue of Youths Joining Gangs in Inter-American States[…]

Speech about the Americas Children and Youth Day (June 9)

Speech about the Americas Children and Youth Day (June 9)

First of all, thank you for organizing this webinar. I believe that webinars like this are exemplary of how much importance the Inter-American Human Rights System (i.e. the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the Inter-American Children’s Institute) and the UN’s Committee on the Rights of the Child place onLeer más sobre Speech about the Americas Children and Youth Day (June 9)[…]

Decolonizing History Curriculum for Children

Decolonizing History Curriculum for Children

A recent concept that has garnered much attention from educators, activists, and youth is decolonizing history. According to Meera Sabaratnam, chair of the Decolonising SOAS Working Group and a senior lecturer in international relations at SOAS University of London, the campaign to decolonise history calls for a greater representation of non-European thinkers, as well asLeer más sobre Decolonizing History Curriculum for Children[…]

The internet and our safety

The internet and our safety

The Internet can be wonderful for our children. We can use it to research school projects, communicate with our teachers, and our classmates, friends and our children. Not forgetting to mention entertainment and to also play interactive games. However, online internet access also comes with dangers. Some of these include; inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and onlineLeer más sobre The internet and our safety[…]

First Nations communities across Canada and their battle with the Covid-19 outbreak

First Nations communities across Canada and their battle with the Covid-19 outbreak

As the Covid-19 outbreak hits Canada the Canadian government is taking strong measures in order to slow the spread of the virus and to protect the health of Canadian citizens. But what does this look like for the Indigenous community in Canada. Well to begin with, the 1.4 million indigenous people in Canada have higherLeer más sobre First Nations communities across Canada and their battle with the Covid-19 outbreak[…]

The challenges of e-learning

The challenges of e-learning

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 oftenLeer más sobre The challenges of e-learning[…]