Invitation to Expats: 20 November / European Parliament / Rights of the Child

Dear Expat Scouts,

 

As mentioned at the Expat Scout Council last week, please find below the invitation to the event in the European Parliament to celebrate 30 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The UN definition of child is up to 18 years old.

 

It would be great if some of our Scouts could participate. It is a Wednesday afternoon so potentially possible?

 

 

 

INVITATION   In the 30 years since the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the lives of millions of children have been improved through the progressive recognition of rights and fulfilment of obligations enshrined within the Convention. It inspired governments to change laws, policies and practices. Protecting and improving Child's rights proved to be a driven force of sustainable development and growth in several part of the world.   Despite remarkable progress, the Convention is still not fully implemented or widely known and understood. Millions of children continue to experience abuses of their rights. They are denied adequate health care, nutrition, education and protection from violence. They are forced to leave school and work, get married, enrolled in wars...   Global changes such as digital technology, environmental challenges, persistent conflict and large-scale movement of population are affecting childhood. Children's rights are threaten while at the same time new opportunities emerge to uphold/fulfil them.   The High-Level Conference on the 30 anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child will take place 20 November 2019 in the Plenary Chamber of the European Parliament in Brussels. The conference themes thus will focus on:   •           sharing lessons and good practices in integrating child rights principles into national  legislation; •           addressing discrimination and barriers to the full enjoyment of child rights including              socio-economic inequalities/disabilities among children; •           mainstreaming of a child-rights approach; •           discussing the changing nature of armed conflicts and its impact on children's rights              and future.       Participants under 18 years of age, should use the form below to register. The authorisation of a legal representative is required to complete registration.