Masue Suzuki

MATSAPHA – Violence against children has become one of the biggest challenges faced by the country. This has prompted UNICEF and Faith Based Organisations (FBOs) to reaffirm their commitment in strengthening systems that protect children. Children in the country experience all forms of abuse, physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological abuse resulting in serious consequences and in

Liberia, on Wednesday (Nov 20), joined the rest of the world to commemorate the Universal Children’s Day – the 24th anniversary of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child – with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf stating that four children were being raped daily in the country.

(Vatican Radio) As the world marks Universal Children’s Day – the anniversary of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child – UNICEF is urging a much stronger light be shone on the millions of children in every country and at every level of society who are victims of violence and abuse that continue

By Mahamisha Habib The citizen Dar es Salaam.The Global Network for Religion and Children’s (GNRC) is providing training for religious leaders, involving various organisations in an effort to combat violence against children.

Kolkata, Nov. 19. . (ANS – Rome) – The International Day of the Rights of Children and Adolescents is celebrated all round the world tomorrow, 20 November. Since 2009, this day has also been designated World Day of Prayer and Action for the Children and Youth of the World. To mark the occasion, the Rector

The details continue to pour in to World Day’s New York office, but preliminary reports show that World Day’s global theme Stop Violence against Children was the topic of scores of community mobilization campaigns, workshops and seminars during the 2012 World Day of Prayer and Action for Children, which was celebrated on 20 November 2012

MEDIA RELEASE Religious and Secular Groups Come Together to End Violence Against Children New York, 29 November 2012 – The World Day of Prayer and Action for Children celebrated its fifth Day of Prayer on Universal Children’s Day (20 November 2012) by bringing together secular and faith-based organizations to work to end violence against children,

During conflict and its aftermath, if international attention turns to women at all, it focuses on violence by armed men. The International Rescue Committee’s new study of post-conflict West Africa has found that the most dangerous place for a woman is often in her own home.

In 2011, The World Day of Prayer and Action galvanized tens of thousands of people in over 72 countries who committed to Stop Violence against Children. Our new video: World Day 2012 highlights our growing global movement to unite people of goodwill on Universal Children’s Day. Click here to view timely messages from our leadership,

These World Day partners in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean were among the first to report on their 2011 outreach: In Kenya, planting trees and launching peace clubs were highlights from 14 to 20 November, to “Dignify Childhood” and “Stop Violence Against Children.” At the Garissa Muslim Children’s Home, local sheikhs prayed for the 300

Each year, since the founding of the World Day in 2008, greater numbers of people join the movement. In 2011, we have received reports of over 80 activities organized in 71 countries!  This year was also the first in our three-year campaign to “Stop Violence Against Children” — and we are clearly seeing a sharper

  NEW YORK, USA, 29, November 2011—Mohamed, a 15-year-old in Mauritania, used to be frightened to go to his Madrassa (Qur’anic school) because he was regularly hit by the teacher. “It upset me a lot… sometimes I was beaten up badly,” he said. But now, Mohamed likes attending school and enjoys learning thanks to a

World Day activities and events for 2011 were reported by many websites and news sources.  Here are some examples. South-South News Positive Parenting and Non-violent Discipline Extolled New York– UNICEF, the International Rescue Committee, the Yale School of Medicine, and Covenant House came together in Conference Room 2 at UN Headquarters to mark the World

“Stop violence against children and protect their well-being!” is the all embracing theme of the World Day movement from 2011 to 2013. Tremendous strides were made this year, thanks to the thousands of religious, governmental and community partners all over the world who organized faith observances and community action events on or around 20 November.

UNICEF and World Day of Prayer and Action for Children to protect children against violence NEW YORK, 20 November 2011 – On the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, UNICEF today joined with World Day of Prayer and Action for Children in launching a new three-year initiative

World Day activities and events for 2011 were reported by many websites and news sources.  Here are some examples.  All Africa.com South Sudan: Unicef and Religious Leaders Highlight Child Rights Juba — UNICEF and religious leaders drawn from across South Sudan have called for special attention to ensure the protection of children against all forms of

Every year as momentum builds, an exhilarating array of events reveals the passion and creativity of World Day partners all over the world! Read on for a selected virtual tour of World Day November 2011 preparations.  From the Global Network of Religions for Children Africa Activities will focus on issues of child soldiers, small arms

Information is essential for every leader who wants to take action and do it well. That is why the World Day offers its compact “ABCs of Action and Advocacy” series online. Each title provides a “big picture” overview on a particular issue followed by progress to date and action ideas. Brief stories, quotes, and facts

For Immediate Release World Day of Prayer and Action for Children and Partners Urge Action to “Stop Violence Against Children” World Day of Prayer and Action, United Nations Special Representative, UNICEF and Religions for Peace reaffirm commitment for the protection of children (NEW YORK, 24 June 2011) – Engaging faith-based organizations to “stop violence against

The spring meeting of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children Planning Committee was held in Geneva and formally agreed to adopt a new theme to guide all World Day activities for 2011-2013. The prevention of Violence against Children – in the home, and family, schools, alternative care institutions, workplace and the community

The Salesians of Don Bosco, a world-wide Roman Catholic religious order, has called on all its members to unite in celebrating the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children, an initiative promoted by the Global Network of Religions for Children.

November 16, 2010 — More than 40 countries across the globe are celebrating the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children this week with observances aimed at improving life for the planet’s most disadvantaged women and children.

World Day’s Planning Committee members, Rabbi Hillel Athias-Robles, Mr. Kul Chandra Gautam, Mr. Jagannath Kandel Dr. Linda King and Prof. Anantanand Rambachan participated as panelists in the Round Table “Potentials and Pitfalls in Interfaith Dialogue for and with Children” held on 13 October in Chiba, Japan. Rev. Dr. Hans Ucko shared introductory remarks and Dr.