Proposal for a Day of Prayer and Action for Children by the World’s Religions
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Hiroshima Declaration – GNRC Third Forum
La Declaration d’Hiroshima – Rapports Thematiques, Plans d’Action Regionale La Déclaration d’Hiroshima du Réseau mondial des religions en faveur des enfants «J’ai peur d’un monde sans enfants.» – tiré d’un poème persan Nous, responsables religieux, personnes de différentes traditions religieuses, activistes, professionnels, éducateurs, jeunes et enfants venus de 63 pays, sommes venus à Hiroshima, du
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Youths Find Their “Voice” in Hiroshima
HIROSHIMA, May 25 (IPS) — If the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step… Read about the contributions being made by 42 youth from around the world at the GNRC Third Forum here.
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“Failing to Act for the Benefit of Children is a Crime” – Interview with Amb. Koo
HIROSHIMA, May 25 (IPS) — The world’s religions are poised to step out of their comfort zones, says Ambassador Samuel Koo, Chair of the GNRC 3rd Forum Organizing Committee. Read the full interview here.
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Education under Attack – Reclaiming Schools as Zones of Peace
Ms. Helene Gosselin, Director of UNESCO’s New York Office, has written an opinion piece for IPS, available in full here.
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World Religious Leaders Renew Pledges to Children — 1,300 Attend Opening of GNRC Third Forum
By Lynette Lee CorporalHIROSHIMA, May 24 (IPS) – Renewing solidarity and respect for the fundamental rights of children, over 1,300 religious leaders of different faiths, grassroots workers, and decision makers from about 60 countries are gathered in this historic Japanese city to give the younger generation a much-needed ‘voice’.
IPS: UN Sees Major Successes in Child Survival
Read the IPS news article which references the GNRC Third Forum here.
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IPS Q&A: How Faith Communities Can Help Fight Violence Against Children
BOGOTÁ – "It’s important to know how families view the power relations that make them protective or destructive of rights," in a world where every year 275 million children witness scenes of domestic violence, said United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) expert Eduardo Gallardo. Read more at IPS…
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Ethics – The Best Weapon Against Domestic Violence
BOGOTÁ – Domestic violence, which is widespread in Latin America as in the rest of the world, makes it imperative to recover ethics as the core value for practices and efforts aimed at creating more equitable and just societies. Read more at IPS…
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