Children and the media

COMMUNICATION: How to talk to children about traumatic events

crinadmin — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 02:56:27 +0000

Considering that children follow events on TV, the internet and other media, this page offers some basic rules on how you can communicate with children when dramatic events occur.

Язык Английский

MEDIOS: ¿Nos muestran los medios de comunicación una imagen real de los niños y las niñas?

Jesica — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 10:39:34 +0000

Compartimos la entrevista de Natalia Quiroga, de la web Ciudades Amigas de la Infancia, una iniciativa de UNICEF Comité Español, a Marta Martínez, socióloga, quien explica cómo cree que aparecen representados los niños y las niñas en los medios y como podría contribuirse a mejorar esa representación desde los ámbitos locales.

Язык Испанский

Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association

Denitsa — Tue, 31 May 2016 15:33:51 +0000

Case concerning the restriction of sales of violent video games to minors in the United States.

Язык Английский

Comment parler aux enfants d'événements tragiques

Louise — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:09:52 +0000

Les enfants et les jeunes suivent l'actualité à la télévision, sur internet et d'autres médias. Un point de départ pour appréhender les besoins des enfants lors d'événements dramatiques est d'admettre que les enfants ont, comme les adultes, besoin de comprendre ce qu'il se passe.

Язык Французский

QATAR: CRC alternative report on Inhuman sentencing of children

lratledge — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:30:48 +0000

In Qatar, life imprisonment is a lawful penalty for offences committed by children aged 16 or older. The death penalty and corporal punishment are prohibited under criminal legislation, but appear to remain lawful under Sharia law for offences committed while under the age of 18.

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ZAMBIA: UN experts dismayed by presidential pardon of convicted rapist and his appointment as GBV ambassador

Victor — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 11:16:39 +0000

Two UN human rights experts have urged the Zambian Government to end the impunity of Zambian singer Clifford Dimba, convicted in 2014 for the rape of a 14-year-old girl and later made an ambassador on gender-based violence.

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DISCRIMINATION: Youth curfews and children's rights

Victor — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 12:47:13 +0000

Summertime for children is not just about having time off school, staying up late and playing outside; it also comes with restrictions on their civil freedoms. At a time of year when children spend more time outdoors, congregating in outside spaces is often the only option they have when socialising, as their entry into indoor venues is usually prohibited because of their age. Yet every summer local authorities in some countries roll out youth curfews banning the presence of children on the street at night if not accompanied by an adult.

Язык Английский

UN: Children's rights and the Human Rights Committee

ssaliba — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 16:42:20 +0000

While civil and political rights are recognised specifically for children in the CRC, the review by the Human Rights Committee (the Committee) of State obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) provides a strong platform to further elaborate children’s civil and political rights.

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Civil case on account of the claim filed by E. V. Burlutskaya concerning wrongful actions and official decision regarding a failure to provide information on request

Denitsa — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 12:48:52 +0000

Case concerning the provision of information regarding children held by the State in Kazakhstan.

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SOUTH AFRICA: Teenagers no longer prosecuted for kissing or consensual sex

Victor — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 15:08:37 +0000

A law that criminalised sexual activity between consenting adolescents in South Africa - even for kissing and cuddling - and required them to be put on a sex offenders register was struck down as unconstitutional after a challenge from the Centre for Child Law. CRIN looks at the issue in this case study.

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In the matter of an application by JR38 for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland)

basma — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 09:30:14 +0000

Case concerning whether the publication of a child's photos in the UK violated his right to privacy under the ECHR.

Язык Английский

PRIVACY: Teen loses his case over police use of 'riot photos'

Victor — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 12:15:58 +0000

The case challenged the publication of images of children suspected of being involved in riots as a violation of their right to privacy.

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TOOLKIT: Digital tool to help LGBTQ youth securely access information online

jonas — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 10:41:35 +0000

This toolkit is designed to help young people navigate social media and protect themselves from snooping and outing by ad companies that track online activity, social media, and their peers.

Язык Английский

SINGAPOUR : un jeune de 16 ans arrêté pour avoir critiqué le défunt leader

Louise — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:05:13 +0000

Le garçon avait diffusé une vidéo sur Internet où il critiquait le bilan du vieux Lee Kuan Yew, mort le mois dernier. Il a finalement été libéré le lendemain, avec le versement d'une caution.

Язык Французский

Appel à propositions du Fonds francophone d'initiatives pour la démocratie, les droits de l’Homme et la paix

Louise — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 13:48:05 +0000

Le FFIDDHOP consacre la liberté d’expression comme thématique de sa neuvième édition. Il s’adresse aux organisations de la société civile. L’appel à proposition se clôturera le 27 mars 2015.

Язык Французский