On November 20, 1989, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the International Convention on the Rights of the Child. Unanimously! This was the first time in our history that states unanimously adopted a text on human rights. We all agree, we have a...
Gambian Women Are Speaking Out About The Sexual Violence Of Ex-President Yahya Jammeh
New evidence has revealed the former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh’s perpetration of serial sex abuse and predation on young women during his 22 year-long dictatorship. “And when I screamed that I was dying he said: “No, it’s fun”. And to people wondering why am I...
Young People Are At The Forefront Of Change
Today the celebration of World Youth Skills Day helps to spotlight the importance of recognising the immeasurable value in the skills and social contribution of young people. Youth unemployment and poor access to education remain monumental barriers to opportunity,...
World Population Day Spotlights Children’s Rights And Wellbeing
World Population Day on July 11 2019 celebrates its 30th anniversary as a day of international recognition for the human right to family planning. Humanium is taking the occasion to celebrate the United Nations’ promotion of this issue which resides at the heart of...
A guide for children to a greener planet: Parental guidance
One of our key responsibilities, here at Humanium, is to ensure that all children around the world are aware of their rights as a child and have enough knowledge, empowerment and support to stand up for them. By teaching your child about the on-going environmental...
Eliminating Sexual Violence and Safeguarding the Rights of the Most Vulnerable
Background On June 19, 2008 resolution 1820 (2008) was adopted by the UN security council. The resolution condemned sexual violence as a tactic of war and an impediment to peace building. In efforts to commemorate this resolution, the UN general assembly declared,...
Child labour, a scourge that must be eradicated!
Universally recognized as an abomination, child labor is still a reality in our societies. Many children around the world are engaged in an economic activity that greatly compromises their development and their complete personal fulfillment, and may even jeopardise...
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression 4th June 2019
The purpose of the day is to acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the world who are the victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. This day affirms the UN’s commitment to protect the rights of children. Its work is guided by the Convention on the...
“Peacekeeping operations symbolise the world community’s will to peace and represent the impartial, practical expression of that will” [1][1]
This Wednesday 29th May 2019, Humanium is celebrating the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, established in 2002 by the UN General Assembly.[2] Every year, this day is an opportunity to pay tribute to the more than 100,000 UN peacekeepers – men and...
Kill because of Differences or Create because of Community?
The World Day of Cultural Diversity, for Dialogue and Development. The World Day of Cultural Diversity, for Dialogue and Development, is an annual UNESCO action day that takes place on the 21st May. Why is Celebrating Cultural Diversity Important? Nowadays, living in...