Adriana Gomez

The Inter-American Democratic Charter comprehensively protects the fundamental freedoms of the citizens of the Americas. Notably, Article 27 of the Charter calls for special attention on “the development of programs and activities for the education of children and youth as a means of ensuring the permanence of democratic values, such as liberty and social justice”.

Arigatou International – Prayer and Action All for Children ardently supports the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. Here, we focus on Indicator 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms

Arigatou International – Prayer and Action for Children and local host and partner Shanti Ashram, a member of the Global Network of Religions for Children, commemorated the annual World Day of Prayer and Action for Children on November 17 and 18 in Mumbai, India. An online commemoration was also launched on November 20 from Mumbai,

This year, the Wear My Shoes Campaign aimed to mobilize children and adults to respond to the climate crisis and its impact on health, education, poverty, violence, justice, and migration affecting children. The global campaign examined the contributions of faith leaders and their communities, civil society, and non-profit organizations to advance the 2030 Agenda for

Photo: Maria Julia Gazette, Director of the Interamerican Children’s Institute, Ornella Barros, Program Officer of Arigatou International, and Verónica Silva Villalobos, the Undersecretary of Children of the Government of Chile and president of the Directing Council Meeting in Jamaica. On October 25th and 26th, Arigatou International participated as an observer civil society organization during the

This past August, Chicago hosted 8,254 attendees from over 95 countries representing more than 210 faith traditions for the return of the Parliament of the World’s Religions. Arigatou International was featured in the program. Prof. Anantanand Rambachan, Chair of the Board of Arigatou International New York, andAlibe V. Hamacher, Chief P. & D. Officer –

A Child-Center Vision for 2030 Building on the 4CS: Climate, COVID-19, Conflict, And Children in a High-Level Political Forum Side-Event

Arigatou International, New York Office, once again matched prayer with action through our Wear My Shoes Award Campaign.

Photo: Members of the Trilateral Partnership, organizers, and speakers. Arigatou International, with partners, convened again at the Baha’i International Community (BIC) in New York City this past September. The high-level event, held in conjunction with the annual United Nations General Assembly, focused on the vital role religious organizations and their leaders play in not only

Arigatou International – Prayer And Action For Children, a global NGO whose mission is “All for Children,” invited everyone to join in the second-year commemoration of the “World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence” this November 18, 2023. One year ago, on November 7, the United Nations