International Day to #EndCorporalPunishment

30 April is the International Day to #EndCorporalPunishment – an important global moment to advocate to end violent punishment against children, show support for all children who face this and call for better protection of children as human rights holders. From End violence: Corporal punishment is the most common form of violence against children. Yet, only

World Children’s Day 2022

World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, and awareness among children worldwide, and to improve children’s welfare. November 20th is an important date as it is the date in 1959 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration

International Day Against Violence & Bullying at School.

International Day Against Violence & Bullying at School When I started teaching I joined The Society of Teachers Opposed to Physical Punishment (STOPP) which was set up in the U.K. to campaign for the abolition of corporal punishment in UK schools.It took decades to achieve a reasonable result. Yet there was still a worry that

The Fierce Urgency of Now: Delivering Children’s Right to Education During Crises

From INEE The Fierce Urgency of Now: Delivering Children’s Right to Education During Crises Global Campaign for Education UK     ‘The fierce urgency of now’ sets out what the UK should do to        play that role, both alone and in collaboration with others to     help    secure the right to