Elena T., Zoi K., Georgia G., Aggeliki L. This article is based on the New York Convention on the Rights of the Child, which was signed on November 20, 1989 and has been ratified by all member states. The Contracting States must ensure the implementation of these rights, in accordance with their national legislation and […]
Rights of children with disabilities
A.E People with disabilities are members of society. They are not inferior to people without problems. They are members of society equal to other people. When we refer to the disabled, we are talking about the largest “minority” of our planet, about one billion people according to the latest data, a large percentage of whom […]
Bullying
Aristotelis Z. Bullying is a widespread problem that has been spreading rapidly in recent years and we encounter it in various forms. Some of these are physical, verbal, emotional and online. We meet it in different environments, in almost all social classes and in all ages. We will refer to child bullying, which has an […]
Inclusive societies
F S Inclusive societies I was born and raised in Sierra Leone, in a society where people are judged by their appearance, religion and cultural beliefs and discriminate against people. Attending a public school was no exception. Albert Academy has a lot of rules when it comes to how student should appeared in school, broking […]
In our present time
Chabiba Omar In our present time, climate change is one of the biggest and most serious problems worldwide. More and more people believe that what they use does not cause any problems so they do not pay any attention at all. The consequences of climate change are extreme, putting all the countries of the world […]
85 Civil Society Organisations Call on MEPs to Uphold Fundamental Rights and Reject the Harmful Schengen Borders Code Recast
Despite repeated warnings from Civil Society Organisations, EU lawmakers have reached an agreement on the Schengen Borders Code reform which will be voted on in the LIBE Committee next week. The legislative file that has emerged from negotiations between the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU, the European Parliament and Commission will have […]
Attack in Thessaloniki: yet another violent incident targeting people because of their identity
Athens 15.03.2024 – The Racist Violence Recording Network strongly condemns the violent incident against two LGBTQI+ individuals in Thessaloniki by a large group on Saturday 9 March 2024 and expresses its deep concern about the escalating homophobic and transphobic rhetoric targeting LGBTQI+ people and the impact it might have on their safety and well-being. According to the victims’ […]
Impact report for the Rights Hero program
This impact report highlights the transformative effects of the “Rights Hero” game and educational scenarios on students, teachers, and communities. Through engaging activities, discussions, and interactive learning experiences, this initiative has empowered students to become informed and active participants in society, fostering a deeper understanding of democratic principles and promoting civic engagement. This research was […]
Man and his habitat
By Camara Facinet As human species, we’ve always been ambitious and creative, when it comes to making an easier and happier life. To do this, our creativity has brought us a great deal of ease in transforming the matter found in nature to better adapt it to what we perceive to be suitabe for our […]
81 Civil Society Organisations call on MEPs to vote down harmful EU Migration Pact
Amidst warnings from over 50 Civil Society Organisations, EU lawmakers reached a political agreement on the EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum in December. The agreement is a continuation of a decade of policy that has led to the proliferation of rights violations in Europe. Moreover, it will have devastating implications for the right […]