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10 Nonprofits to Support on World Humanitarian Day

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Founded by the United Nations , WHD advocates for the "safety and security of humanitarian aid workers, and for the survival, well-being and dignity of people affected by crises.". Since 1989, the Women’s Refugee Commission has been the leading expert on the needs of refugee women and children. Take Action | Twitter | Facebook.

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Strengthening Europe's Role in Advancing Children's Rights

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European Foundation Week Session: Strengthening Europe's role in advancing children's rights – Organized by EFC Children and Youth Interest Group, 1st June 2010. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is an international convention setting out the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of children.

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Come On, U.S., Give the Kids Their Rights

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Only two United Nations member states have not ratified it: Somalia and the United States. children rights According to UNICEF , " The Convention on the Rights of the Child is the first legally binding international instrument to incorporate the full range of human rights — civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights."

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