Education under threat – children in the frontline, again!

“The Pakistani city of Peshawar has begun burying its dead after a Taliban attack at a school killed at least 132 children and nine staff.” (Shaimaa Khalil -BBC). This is yet another incident to add to the stories of attacks on schools and children in such places as Nigeria and Syria. What is becoming moreContinue reading “Education under threat – children in the frontline, again!”

The Convention on the Rights of the Child – 25 years on

The Convention on the Rights of the Child – 25 years on Different perspectives on the need to underline the promises made to children everywhere – and take action! The Convention on the Rights of the Child represents a remarkable milestone in the journey to build a more just world: it is the first internationalContinue reading “The Convention on the Rights of the Child – 25 years on”