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Child
Rights Education for Professionals
Child
Rights
Education for Professionals (CRED-PRO) is an international initiative
designed to
develop educational programs on the human rights of children for
professionals working with and for children to improve the development
and quality of life of children. Convention on the Rights of the Child The
Convention
on the Rights of the Child is the first legally binding international
instrument to incorporate the full range of human rights. The
Convention protects
children's rights by setting standards in health care; education; and
legal, civil and social services.
Save the Children Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating real and lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. State of the World's
Children Report
The 2006 State
of the World's Children report focuses on excluded and invisible
children who have no access to essential services, protection and
participation.
Trick or Treat for UNICEF Trick-or-Treat for
UNICEF supports
self-reflection and self-discovery, the development of values, skills
and knowledge, as students help improve the lives of their peers around
the world with health, education, equality and protection. Included is
an online video, activities for the classroom, and how to get your
fundraiser started.
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UN
Children's Day
Since
1995, ACEI has sponsored a
celebration of the Week of the Classroom Teacher to honor the
dedication and professionalism of classroom teachers. This event
encourages students, parents, and the general public to recognize the
difference teachers make in the lives of children, their schools and
community. The UN General Assembly recommended that all countries institute a Universal Children's Day to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children. It recommended that the Day was to be observed also as a day of activity devoted to promoting the ideals and objectives of the Charter and the welfare of the children of the world. Week of the Classroom Teacher World
AIDS Day
World
AIDS Day is about getting involved so that everyone can make a
difference in the global fight against HIV and AIDS.
World
Teachers' Day
According
to
UNESCO, World Teachers' Day represents a significant token of the
awareness, understanding and appreciation displayed for the vital
contribution that teachers make to education and development.
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