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International rights

If you're interested in global rights for young people and what that means locally, this page has links to help you.

International Youth Day

logoThe United Nations recognises this with International Youth Day on 12 August. It's a day to celebrate the positive achievements of youth all over the world.

This year's theme is dialogue and mutual understanding and it marks the beginning of the United Nations International Year of Youth.

There's also the Visual Voices exhibition — youth perspectives on global issues using photographs.

Did you know?

In New Zealand more than 58 per cent of young people belong to a community group, club or team, according to New Zealand Aotearoa Adoclescent Health and Development.

Hoodie Day — 12 August

Hoodie Day is a chance for people of all ages to wear a hoodie and help ditch stereotypes about youth. Sports stars, music stars, grandparents and even politicians have worn hoodies in the past, so bring out your best on the day and wear it with pride.

 

August 2010

International rights websites

* Amnesty International
Join in with over 1.5 million people who are already speaking out about human rights.
* Child Rights - UNICEF
The big picture: human rights, children's rights …
* Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers
The Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers works to prevent the recruitment and use of children as soldiers.
* Freechild Project
Children's rights are being abused throughout the world. Find out what you can do about it
* Global Focus Aotearoa
Resources for young people and educators about creating a just world. This organisation runs the Just Focus website and the Just Write programme.
* Go Global
Guide to educational resources with a global outlook. Links to New Zealand and international organisations, as well as statistical information.
* Just Focus
Just Focus is a project for young people, by young people, to engage with issues that affect us in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific, and globally. The goals of the project are responsible global citizenship and change for a just world.
* Rampant
World Vision's Rampant is here to get loud about global issues and connect you with ways you can take action and make change rampant. Cut straight to the point and find out what's really happening in our global community through this website, Rampant e-News and Rampant magazine. Then take it a step further by finding out just what you can do to make a difference.
* TakingITGlobal TIG
A collaborative learning community giving you access to global opportunities, cross-cultural connections and meaningful participation in decision-making.
* The Source
From the Australian Government - a very cool youth page
* Trade Aid
New Zealand based fair trade organisation.
* UNICEF
Children's rights throughout the world
* United Nations
United Nations homepage
* United Nations Youth Association
Non-governmental organisation looking toward a better future
* Women's Rights
Women's rights in various cultures and religions and bios of women who have "made a difference" Part of the ThinkQuest Library.
* Youth For Human Rights
Learn about human rights and become an advocate for the promotion of tolerance and peace.