Abu Dhabi, 21 November 2024 – The Government of the United Arab Emirates awarded Mr. Kul Chandra Gautam the prestigious Community Service Medal in recognition of his lifetime commitment to improving the lives of children worldwide. The award was presented at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Global Forum of the Global Network of Religions for Children […]
ABU DHABI, November 21, 2024 — Leaders from the world’s largest religions and faiths, representatives from international organizations, the United Nations, and governments today adopted the Abu Dhabi Declaration and a joint Plan of Action to address the unprecedented challenges children face worldwide. The launch marked the end of the three-day Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
GLOBAL INTERFAITH FORUM ON BUILDING A BETTER WORLD FOR CHILDREN TO OPEN NEXT WEEK GNRC Sixth Forum Seeks to Unite World Leaders in Answering the Call of the ChildTokyo, Japan: Abu Dhabi, UAE: Nairobi, Kenya: November 13, 2024 The Sixth Forum of the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) will take place in six days—from November 19 –
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Ms. Bertsy Nahsang – GNRC Cameroon While childhood is supposed to be a time of innocence, it is unfortunate that many children and youth today often experience intense anxiety and may even suffer from nervous or mental breakdowns and depression. According to WHO, globally one in seven children between the ages of 10-19 experiences a mental disorder. Anxiety,
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By Geoffrey Omony Children are often the most vulnerable group in any conflict. They face the brunt of violence, displacement, and trauma. When societies transition from conflict to peace, children are at the heart of any effort to rebuild a safe, secure, and sustainable future. In post-conflict settings, addressing children’s needs ensures their protection and
GNRC Sixth Forum Children’s Consultations In North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where 540 schools have closed in the last one year (190 since January 2024) due to insecurity, children are demanding the right to education. Protracted conflict in the country has not only disrupted education for hundreds of thousands of children, it has also left
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GNRC Sixth Forum Children’s Consultations One of the main concerns raised by children who took part in a national consultation in Panama ahead of the GNRC Sixth Forum was being able to leave their homes and go to the mall or play in the street without having to worry about their safety. Twenty-seven children from
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The environment and the role of faith communities in responding to the effects of climate change took center stage at the third pre-forum meeting in Panama City, Panama. With the meeting taking place just a day after the G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20), participants underscored the need for the importance of a comprehensive response by faith communities and civil society
Mudassar Ahmad Tahir GNRC Country Communication Associate, Pakistan Children in conflict zones worldwide face numerous challenges that severely impact their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. The risk of injury or death due to violence is a constant threat, as children may be directly targeted or caught in the crossfire. Displacement is another critical issue, forcing
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Calls for peace, safety, security, and an end to violence dominated discussions at the second pre-forum meeting in Amman, Jordan. The pre-forum meeting held on 29 July 2024 brought together senior religious leaders, GNRC members, and representatives from various governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, including UNICEF, Save the
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