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GNRC Annual Report 2016-2017

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The Global Network of Religions for Children includes members from all of the world's major religious traditions.

Together the GNRC is committed to creating a world where every girl and boy can grow up safe and sound—a world where every child has the chance to shine.

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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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26 June 2017

Looking Ahead from the GNRC 5th Forum in Panama

First of all, on behalf of Arigatou International and as Convener of the GNRC, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the valuable contributions not only of all Forum participants, but...

02 August 2017

Hope on Ending Violence Against Children

As a step towards fulfilling the GNRC 5th Forum commitments, GNRC–Tanzania, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dar es Salaam, and the United Nations Messenger of Peace, Dr. Jane Goodall, organized a...

24 July 2017

The Plight of Children in Civil Wars

A civil war is a conflict between citizens of a country with different ideals. Quite often civil wars tend to be bloody and drawn out. Majority of those caught in crossfire are children, women and...

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Posted August 16 at 6:01am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC

“The soul is healed by being with children.” – Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky, philosopher. #AllforChildren https://t.co/LmLEqYFbHX
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Posted June 28 at 7:25pm
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Women who marry as children have earnings that are 9% lower than if they had married later https://t.co/S9Yq5pF2fD… https://t.co/obmOXjQcRK
Posted August 3 at 1:05pm
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Global Network of Religions for Children - Hope on Ending Violence Against Children - https://t.co/CXLl5DuNBG via @Shareaholic
Posted August 1 at 8:42am
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Posted August 1 at 7:53am
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"Every individual matters, every individual has a role to play & every individual can make a difference.” –… https://t.co/JDeA0O78XX
Posted July 28 at 12:06pm
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC

UNHCR seeks additional support to respond to the Nigeria situation : https://t.co/fRmErqFZDB #WithRefugees via @refugees
Posted July 28 at 8:41am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC

International action needed over Burundi now: https://t.co/RZyqGoSsMg (@irinnews)
Posted July 27 at 9:44am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC

“The children almost broken by the world become the adults most likely to change it.” ― Frank Warren #EndChildViolence #AllforChildren
Posted July 27 at 8:30am
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Global Network of Religions for Children - Looking Ahead from the GNRC 5th Forum in Panama - https://t.co/ONgIznxbuZ via @Shareaholic
Posted July 27 at 7:37am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC

Featured Topic: Bullying Research|Youth Violence|Violence Prevention|Injury Center|CDC https://t.co/taSeDdCmgG via @CDCgov
Posted July 27 at 7:28am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC

A major step to ending Domestic violence in Australia #endviolence Domestic violence ‘top priority’ https://t.co/uwnj8So9Xq
Posted July 27 at 6:10am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC

#endtrafficking #EndChildViolence https://t.co/4XXmqHJCFx
Posted July 25 at 1:36pm
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC

"Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them." – Lady Bird Johnson, Former First Lady of USA Image:… https://t.co/YRNNbTRttU
Posted July 25 at 9:02am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC

#EndViolence #EndChildViolence Deadly strike hits Syria rebel town despite truce: monitor https://t.co/M1ulIrVRub via @YahooNews
Posted July 25 at 8:59am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC

Empowering refugees through education. Good work @Refugees #AllforChildren https://t.co/bmU97UAqDU
Posted July 24 at 11:37am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC

“If we wish to create a lasting peace we must begin with the children.” – Mahatma Gandhi #AllforChildren #Peace https://t.co/bGisTle8Mg
Posted July 24 at 9:31am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC

"We can protect our children against violent extremism, organized crime, gang violence, sexual exploitation & abuse… https://t.co/1XfggrFomG
Posted July 24 at 7:09am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC

Global Network of Religions for Children - The Plight of Children in Civil Wars - https://t.co/otUVRs503T via @Shareaholic
Posted July 19 at 8:33am
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC

“No man stands so tall, as when he stoops to help a child.” Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of USA. Image Credit: A… https://t.co/d9AKtB1Zcb
Posted July 18 at 4:48pm
By Arigatou - GNRC @ArigatouGNRC

“The soul is healed by being with children.” Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Philosopher. #AllforChildren https://t.co/QQM559ZDXR

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Posted August 16 at 11:59am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)

“It is not what you leave to your children that matters, but what you leave in them.” – Shannon L. Alder, Author.

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Posted August 2 at 9:00am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)

"In order to prevent radicalisation & violent extremism, the society must be ready to learn & address the problem. Only by addressing the menace would we reclaim & control positive information asymmetries while at the same time undermining negative information asymmetries that favour violent & militant extremist groups in the world. We must protect our children from exploitation." – Sh. Ramadhan Aula Juma, GNRC Coordinator, Kenya

#EndChildViolence
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Posted August 1 at 9:23am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)

"By putting children on the frontline, we honor their unique contribution to, and insights about, ending violence. It’s time to turn the focus around and start listening to children with empathy and respect, welcome their wisdom and gifts, and continue to work side-by-side to address violence against them." – Yusuph Masanja, GNRC–Tanzania.

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Posted July 27 at 8:27am
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Posted July 25 at 6:12am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)

"A religious doctrine fulfills its purpose if and only if it translates into a source of life, harmony, wellbeing, reconciliation and peace. If the doctrines we teach are generating violence, or are contributing to create disparate and unfair societies, then it is time to examine those doctrines, because they are only valid if they contribute to our personal and social life." – Prof. Harold Segura, Regional Director of Church Relations and Christian Identity for Latin America and the Caribbean, World Vision International.

#EndChildViolence
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Posted July 24 at 7:08am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)

"...Many people say war is inevitable, which is true especially when fighting against oppressive governments and broken ideals. However, bringing children into these fights is unjust. It is every child’s right to be protected and to be excluded from the wars fought by adults. No child should have to go through such torture, irrespective of their ethnicity, religion or race. Violence interrupts a child’s daily life, making it even harder for them to accomplish their dreams."

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Posted July 18 at 6:50am
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Posted July 13 at 7:02am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)

"You cannot preach water and drink wine. Therefore, in order to start nurturing spirituality in our children, we first have to “BE”. We need to have a level of satisfaction in ourselves and an ability to manage our own lives first before transferring these values onto our children."

Click on the link below to read more about nurturing spirituality and ending violence in child upbringing.

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Posted July 12 at 7:56am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)

"... However, what most people fail to realize is that not only can science drastically change the lives of children from poverty but also improve their livelihood."

Click on the link below to read more about the benefits of Science in ending Poverty.
#EndChildPoverty
#EndChildViolence

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Posted July 11 at 8:48am
By Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC)

Often used as carriers, spies or cooks, these children are often led to commit crimes—take part in violent actions or even conduct acts of terrorism. Among the children used by violent extremist groups, many are victims of sexual violence and abuse.

#EndChildViolence

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