Climate change: Fighting to be heard
Discussing with Brian, a young climate activist
“It’s about time you start listening to young people and children.”
Convinced that children are not only the future, but also and importantly the present, Brian wants to be part of the discussion about the climate crisis. Tdh works to ensure that children’s participation is prioritized in decision-making. You can listen to the complete podcat below.
7,000 children
contributed to the consultations on the Committee on the Rights of the Child’s General Comment 26 on child rights and the environment.
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digital justice tools developed in Europe with the direct involvement of children
Other participation:
Tdh helped organise several high-level UN events such as the first series of global, official briefings of the UN Special Representative to the Secretary General on Violence Against Children. Tdh supported children as panellists and moderators at these events and worked with them to co-author a press release, which was endorsed by many international NGO partners.
What progress did we make for children in 2022?