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Arigatou International - All for Children

All for Children sums up our hopes and dreams and the partnerships we seek to build. All that we do, we do for children… and we work at it with all of our heart, because children deserve nothing less. We believe that all people share in a universal calling to care for all the children of our world, so all of the tools and approaches we offer are designed to bring people together—in all their wonderous diversity—to build a better world for children.

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10 October 2018

Arigatou International Participates in the Formal Announcement of the Interfaith Alliance Forum, to be held in November 2018

The U.A.E. Government will host the Interfaith Alliance Forum in U.A.E, Abu Dhabi on 19th and 20th November 2018, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu...

30 September 2018

The Need for Peaceful Coexistence

Peace is a fundamental component of community development, personal growth, and survival of our planet. At the heart of every faith community, and culture, lies a need to advance peaceful...

29 September 2018

Faith Leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean Commit to Protecting Children in the Digital World

Forty five (45) faith leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region including Dominican Republic, Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru and Uruguay...

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Posted October 16 at 6:53pm
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
"The time to act is now! We must work towards enhancing positive and sustainable peace. Let us envision a world fre… https://t.co/z5lD7oYYMC
Posted October 16 at 6:21pm
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
Our very own friend and Member of the @ArigatouGNRC, ⁦@RabbiDiana⁩, is about to address the Faith Action Forum in R… https://t.co/Ka8ar8FVpL
Posted October 16 at 6:16pm
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
Faith actors represent a safe haven for many & are often the first place a migrant will seek refuge. Across differe… https://t.co/DQ5katz0yl
Posted October 16 at 6:14pm
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
Happening now; The ##FaithActionForum to address the needs of #ChildrenontheMove and their families. Our very own… https://t.co/jXToKyuAgE
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Posted October 16 at 3:58pm
By JLI Faith&Local Comm @JLIFLC
JLI is excited to be a part of the start of #faithactionforum for #childrenonthemove Welcome by International Organ… https://t.co/pPHTcgMfmH
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Posted October 16 at 5:40pm
By End Child Poverty @IIECP
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - IDEP - 17th October 2018, is a day for awareness, advocacy… https://t.co/Spj88U2vtK
Posted October 16 at 12:59pm
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
Faith leaders and institutions are a powerful force in the world, and can catalyse shifts in both attitudes and beh… https://t.co/FrKpzdyCSp
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Posted October 15 at 8:31pm
By ADRA International @ADRAIntl
ADRA is joining faith groups from around the world this week to discuss #childrenonthemove. Learn more about this c… https://t.co/Hxz3kGT38o
Posted October 16 at 5:46am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
This week's #FaithActionForum in Rome, Italy will bring together a diverse group of faith-based organisations to re… https://t.co/FScavigdIt
Posted October 14 at 3:41pm
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
The future of #childrenonthemove is tied to our collective effort for a better world. Join us this upcoming week as… https://t.co/4Dn1LHehzg
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Posted October 13 at 8:48pm
By Christo Greyling @christogreyling
3 days to go: Faith Action - Children on the Move #faithactionforum #ChildrenontheMove @ACTAlliance @ADRAIntl… https://t.co/qiEvIWQxGW
Posted October 11 at 8:58am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
"Of the 1 billion young people – including 600 million adolescent girls – that will enter the workforce in the next… https://t.co/4efznqLLYe
Posted October 11 at 7:05am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
Under the theme, "With Her: A Skilled GirlForce," this year's #InternationalDayoftheGirlChild seeks to bring togeth… https://t.co/W3WkDwOKU3
Posted October 9 at 4:10pm
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
Enter the @UNICEF School Superhero Comic Contest Today! Click the link for more details- https://t.co/5wsRy8pfCc… https://t.co/IgZc7qRSQN
Posted October 8 at 7:24am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
"Violence in schools – from bullying to sexual harassment and corporal punishment – is sadly common enough to feel… https://t.co/SOMA5Wsaw2
Posted October 5 at 8:15am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
With Sh. Ibrahim Lethome, Arigatou International Advisory Group Member, on the importance of securing the rights of… https://t.co/zTWU7k2ZPU
Posted October 4 at 11:56am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC
Youth must actively take part in shaping conversations that pertain to their future by effectively participating in… https://t.co/OXZbNj5T74
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Posted October 2 at 9:00pm
By FFEU @FFEUnyc
#UAE will host the #InterfaithAllianceForum in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with international institutions and organi… https://t.co/7V84wnO6bf
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Posted October 2 at 1:14pm
By silverliningkenya @silverlining_ke
Finally ...we got to do it .. #endfgm In the fight against FGM,let’s not leave out the survivors @WorldBankKenya… https://t.co/ZGP2OEwIo2
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Posted October 2 at 1:33pm
By Dr. Mustafa Y. Ali @Mustafa_Y_Ali
At the EIP forum in Zanzibar. Will be speaking about the experiences of preventing violent extremism, with a focus… https://t.co/Vonq1Ifm42

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Posted October 16 at 6:30pm
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
Happening now;
The #FaithActionForum to address the needs of #ChildrenontheMove and their families. Our very own Mustafa Y Ali along with other International Organising Committee members, are privileged to welcome participants to the Forum.

Faith leaders and institutions represent a safe haven for many and are often the first place a migrant will seek refuge. Across different faith backgrounds exists the call to welcome the stranger in our midst and protect children. This call compels us to come together and respond.

We are called to act with urgency. We are committed to collaborating around the world in a variety of contexts where children are highly affected by violence, migration, displacement and trafficking to identify the most pressing issues, solutions, and develop a common agenda.

#AllforChildren
#FaithActionForum
#ChildrenontheMove
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Posted October 16 at 6:01am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
This week's #FaithActionForum in Rome, Italy will bring together a diverse group of faith-based organisations to reflect on, and commit to, our responsibilities and contributions to ending violence against children on the move.

#ChildrenontheMove
#AllforChildren
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Posted October 14 at 3:57pm
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
The future of #childrenonthemove is tied to our collective effort for a better world for all children irrespective of their ethnicity, nationality, race or religion. Join us this upcoming week as we join international and grassroots organizations, governments, GNRC members and friends at the, 'Faith Action for Children on the Move: Global Partners Forum,' as we seek sustainable solutions towards ending violence against children.

#FaithActioFforum
#ChildrenontheMove
#AllforChildren
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Posted October 11 at 8:45am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
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Posted October 11 at 7:08am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
Under the theme, "With Her: A Skilled GirlForce," this year's #InternationalDayoftheGirlChild will mark the beginning of a year-long effort to bring together partners and stakeholders to advocate for, and draw attention and investments to, the most pressing needs and opportunities for girls to attain skills for employability.

#LetUsEmpowerTheGirl
#girlpower
#Infographic
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Posted October 8 at 7:54am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
As part of the #ENDviolence in school campaign, aiming to engage youth and children on the topic of violence, UNICEF has launched a School Superhero Comic Contest online!

UNICEF is exposing the ultimate super villain, The Silence, that continues to stop billions of people from speaking up and taking action against the injustices of violence in schools. We are calling on GNRC Members, children and youth around the world to create a superhero with the powers to defeat The Silence and keep schools safe.

The winner will work with UNICEF's professional team and partners at Comics Uniting Nations to publish their own comic book. The book will be presented to world leaders at the High-Level Political Forum in July 2019 and distributed to 100,000 schools and millions of children and young people worldwide.

Join the Action Today!
https://weshare.unicef.org/Package/2AMZIFVG6G6G#/SearchResult&ALID=2AMZIFVG6G6G&VBID=2AMZVNPWHB3I

#ENDviolence
#ComicContest
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Posted October 4 at 11:59am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
Youth must actively take part in shaping conversations that pertain to their future by effectively participating in the decision making process.

#YouthforChange
#AllforChildren
with End Child Poverty Kirkens Nødhjelp ACT Alliance
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Posted October 2 at 8:04am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
As we commemorate the #InternationalDayOfNonviolence, let us remember the universal relevance of the principle of non-violence and the desire to secure a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence.

According to General Assembly resolution of 15 June 2007, which established the commemoration, the #InternationalDayOfNonviolence is an occasion to share the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness.

#Nonviolenceday
#PeaceAndLove
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Posted October 2 at 7:26am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
What we are reading;
#EndChildViolence
#AllforChildren

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Posted October 1 at 8:17am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)
Happening now;

Lenga Ugaidi Launch in Nairobi, Kenya. In attendance is Arigatou International Advisory Group Member, Sh. Ibrahim Lethome, Secretary General Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC), Mustafa Y Ali, GNRC Coordinator in Kenya, Rama Aula, representatives from Kenyan Government, The Horn International Institute for Strategic Studies, Brave Program @PeaceCenter_, Epuka Ugaidi, GNRC Members in Kenya, among others.

Lenga Ugaidi na Talanta is an initiative that seeks to channel youth creativity towards countering the violent extremist narrative. This is a short film, poetry, and music competition targeting Kenyan youth under 35 years in the fight against radicalization, violent extremism and terrorism. The first edition of the competition – held in July last year, 2017 – was a success attracting hundreds of youth across the country under one course of fighting violent extremism. This year, the competition begins on October 1, 2018 through to November 16, 2018.

#EndViolentExtremism
#EndChildViolence
#AllforChildren
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