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Culture for kids? No way!
In some countries, cultural events aren't for all age and gender groups. This might be considered a "normal action" but it's not. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) states that everybody has the right to freely take part in local culture, however, this seems an underestimate article. Children, all over the World, are being privatized of attending to concerts, shows, and other cultural events, whether it's because of their age or gender. It's more than proved that to these aren't excuses to exclude minors of local culture. In Portugal, where I live, most concerts are only...
My Peace Message
The purpose of mankind today should be to inspire children and youths to become valuable advocates for tolerance and peace via education, talks and sensitization campaigns. “We are here because we know that literacy is the key to unlocking the cage of human misery; the key to delivering the potential of every human being; the key to opening up a future of freedom and hope. We are here to open a decade that must translate that hope into reality.” Kofi Annan. Today's modern world is becoming smaller, integrated and technologically more advanced. It is also becoming fragmented, less peaceful and...
Appreciation post to all the young people making a difference
Some of the most important advances in social and climate affairs in the last few years were made by young people. The youth has been marking their position on decision making, in order to make the world a better place for everyone to live, in a way that no other generation ever did. After many years of destruction and conflict promotion, there seems to be a bigger concern over the protection of our planet, at the same time we try to provide a reasonable and fair life for everybody. I believe that is due to the scare we have that the world ends soon. People get angry about it but it is mostly...
Combattting violent extremism among children through cartoons
According to the Report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict , conflicts in Nigeria, Cameroon and others Lake Chad Basin countries have involved a thousand of children forcibly recruited in violent extremism as combatants, mine testers, messengers and cooks some of them have even been used as human shields or as sex slaves. In order to tackle the issue of the radicalization and Violent Extremism (VE) in Cameroon and Africa among the children, my organisation Children for Peace and I use various channels: Cartoons, medias, technology. C4P and fight against radicalization /VE...
Loving All Versions of Myself
Dear Rose, I am proud of yesterday. Did you notice all those flowers that got away because you were too anxious and depressed to even think about growing them? I respect you for wanting to save everyone around you even if it drained all your energy. Look at all the people who hurt you deeply. You decided not to hold a grudge. You are so brave! I hope you do not regret deciding not to run away from the pain. I am happy you decided to face it. I am happy you decided to look at your reflection and say “I need help". Thank you for getting help. Do you forgive yourself for every tear that poured...