{"id":29596,"date":"2024-10-06T01:02:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T23:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/?p=29596"},"modified":"2024-10-09T19:02:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T17:02:51","slug":"initiatives-to-support-childrens-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/issues\/initiatives-to-support-childrens-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Initiatives to Support Children’s Rights"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Convention on the Rights of the Child, an international treaty<\/a> that defines a child as anyone younger than 18 years old, outlines every child\u2019s human rights. Like adults, children deserve rights such as the right to life, freedom of thought, and access to necessities like clean water, safe housing, and healthcare. Kids are more vulnerable than adults, however, and need special protection<\/a>. Governments, institutions, nonprofits, and other organizations should establish initiatives that protect, promote, and support children\u2019s rights like education, safety from violence, and much more. Here are 10 examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
#<\/th>\nInitiative<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nThe Zero Hunger Initiative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nAction Against Hunger\u2019s Asia Initiative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nSave the Children\u2019s Literacy Boost Initiative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nThe Global Fund for Children\u2019s Spark Fund Initiative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nThe 100 Million Campaign<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nUnited States Department of Health & Human Services\u2019 Children\u2019s Bureau<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nDHS Blue Lightning Initiative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nKidsRights Foundation\u2019s Action Program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nUNICEF\u2019s Child Friendly City Initiative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nChildren\u2019s Environmental Rights Initiative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

#1. The Zero Hunger Initiative<\/a><\/h2>\n

In 2012, the UN launched the Zero Hunger Challenge. In 2015, when the 17 Sustainable Development Goals<\/a> were released, Zero Hunger was Goal #2. The initiative\u2019s aims include 100% access to adequate food, 100% sustainable food systems, and zero food waste or loss. Zero Hunger also wants no kids under 2 to suffer from \u201cstunting,\u201d<\/a> a developmental condition caused by malnutrition. The Zero Hunger Initiative has many partners including UNICEF, The UN World Food Programme, and The Hunger Project.<\/p>\n

While hunger hurts adults and kids, kids suffer some of starvation\u2019s worst effects. According to a 2024 report by the Global Network Against Food Crises, there were 36 million \u201cacutely malnourished children.\u201d<\/a> Many live in the Horn of Africa, Central Sahel, Afghanistan, Yemen, the DRC, Haiti, and Madagascar. In Gaza alone, more than 50,000 children needed treatment for acute malnutrition<\/a> in June of 2024, according to the UN agency for Palestine refugees. Zero Hunger Initiative partners like UNICEF execute programs that screen kids for malnutrition, treat malnutrition, provide safe water and food, and support farmers.<\/p>\n

#2. Action Against Hunger\u2019s Asia Initiative<\/a><\/h2>\n

Action Against Hunger is a global aid organization focused on ending world hunger. It works in dozens of areas, including Asia, where millions of children suffer dangerous rates of malnutrition. AAH\u2019s Asia initiative programs vary depending on the specific country. For example, in Nepal<\/a>, where AAH\u2019s team consists of 8 employees, initiatives include strengthening health services and building resilient water systems. In India, where the team has 251 employees, AAH deals with challenges<\/a> like persistent poverty, skyrocketing population growth, and social factors related to ethnicity, caste, and religion.<\/p>\n

How does a hunger initiative in Asia help children\u2019s rights? According to Action Against Hunger\u2019s data, more than half of the people going hungry live in this region. In 2017, 64% of all malnourished kids and over half of all stunted children lived in Asia<\/a>. AAH\u2019s work in Asia helped the organization reach over 21 million people in 2023<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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