Child Rights Group

We believe that every child deserves a childhood free from violence and they should have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

[Child Rights Group @group_child]

Veronique Mistiaen speaks to an Iranian human rights activist currently in hiding.
@amnesty @AmnestyIran @hrw @jonathan_pezzi @Refugees @FilippoGrandi @antonioguterres
@iBabarBaloch @Shabia_M @MelissaFleming @GisellaLomax @VeroMistiaen
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[Veronique Mistiaen @VeroMistiaen]

Iranian brothers, well-known scientists & child rights activists were beaten and forced to flee the country. They now seek #asylum abroad. Please sign their petition. https://t.co/rqAOB9ZgbU via @newint #Iran #HumanRights #ChildRights

[UNFPA East and Southern Africa @UNFPA_ESARO]

Laureen dropped out of school at age 15 to elope with her boyfriend.

She is now back in school after the Chapita mothers’ group convinced her not to marry at a tender age.

This is her story: https://t.co/8N8v0LDqPb

#DayOfTheAfricanChild

[Girls Not Brides @GirlsNotBrides]

Access to justice is a fundamental human right – we must continue to ensure that this is child-friendly to support all children in need #DAC2020 #AnAfricaFitForMe 🌍✊🏽

[New Internationalist @newint]

Veronique Mistiaen speaks to an Iranian human rights activist currently in hiding.

https://t.co/U6BbkUPBlS

[Vrij Links @VrijLinks]

'Unfortunately, they attacked us physically, beat us horribly, and threw hydrochloric acid through the windows of our homes and offices.'
Children's rights activists @MBIMB1 My Body is My Body about their struggle.

https://t.co/1LKVHNT5JN

[Girls Not Brides @GirlsNotBrides]

Education for girls is not just about access to learning in schools, but also empowering them to realise their rights about their own lives and their own bodies. 📢 #endchildmarriage

[Katia youssef @KatiaYoussef]

#العربي_الجديد : الأخوان الإيرانيان غوانجي: نحو عالم أكثر أمناً للأطفال https://t.co/XUvMunjBwh via @alaraby_ar @AlarabyTV

[Yvette @wamburay]

@Zamara_fdn @drsongore @Varaq @Ondigo_Millie @nankunda20 @FlaviaMwaka @Rasinelly @AkiliDada @equalitynow @GirlsNotBrides @GNBU19 @NAYAKenya @AdvocatesZim @YawiKenya @YWLC_Kenya @yc_kenya @ruraltoglobal We are utilising the strength of the partnership that is @GirlsNotBrides to highlight areas of synergy where members can work together to aid girls in a given area in the challenging contexts of limited movement. #EndingChildMarriage #AfrikanVoices #COVID19ChildMarriage

[Girls Not Brides @GirlsNotBrides]

Great news about the National Council for Human Rights and @UNFPA's partnership to #endchildmarriage in Morocco. 🙌

https://t.co/GxXTG0foyq

[Girls Not Brides @GirlsNotBrides]

"Today, violence is the greatest threat to all the rights for women...”
@TRF_Stories' cover on the rising violence against women in Mexico during #COVID19 is a solid reminder of the #GBV women are commonly at risk of within #childmarriage. @elpezuribe�
https://t.co/1N0zYx5iqV

[Girls Not Brides @GirlsNotBrides]

How do we make sure girls from marginalised communities are protected from #GBV during #COVID19?

Check out our key resources and recommendations here👇:
https://t.co/rzsL59t5jj

[Girls Not Brides @GirlsNotBrides]

“This new data shows the catastrophic impact that Covid-19 could soon have on women and girls globally." @Atayeshe @UNFPA

How is #COVID19 impacting women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights?

Read @Independent's latest piece below 👇:
https://t.co/8YxLr0mCCf

[Girls Not Brides @GirlsNotBrides]

Our CEO @fmwangipowell will be joining @GPChildMarriage's Global Coordinator @NankaliM on Instagram live today to talk about the impact of #COVID19 on #childmarriage.

Head over to our Instagram to join the discussion.
https://t.co/uQ84Mkvbbl

Don't miss it! 📱⏰🔊

[Girls Not Brides @GirlsNotBrides]

Child marriage deprives girls of education and opportunities, jeopardises their health and increases the risks of exploitation.

@TRF_Stories report on Ethiopia's increase in child marriage rates during #COVID19.
https://t.co/ZwWmjR3rgl

[Girls Not Brides @GirlsNotBrides]

"Schools protect girls. When schools shut the risks (of marriage) become very heightened". @fmwangipowell

@TRF_Stories' latest article by @EmmaBatha highlights that millions of girls are at risk of child marriage because of #COVID19
https://t.co/LZ9YAvw8tG

[Girls Not Brides @GirlsNotBrides]

“If mitigating steps are not taken immediately, in a concerted effort by all stakeholders, the pandemic will be a catastrophe for girls.”

@mailandguardian's report on the global urgency to #endchildmarriage is a timely reminder during #COVID19.

https://t.co/mjQQc9M9XV

[Girls Not Brides @GirlsNotBrides]

“My goal is to finish my studies, go to university and get a degree.”

Luis Miña, determined to achieve her dreams enrolled with the @DRMariposas Foundation, who work to end generational poverty and support girls to reach their full potential 🦋.

[Global Partnership for Education @GPforEducation]

We cannot allow #COVID19 to reinforce the digital as well as educational gender divide.

UN Women Executive Director @phumzileunwomen and @PlanGlobal CEO @ABAlbrectsen call for change to get women and girls online.

https://t.co/rcDlyHfVw5 via @UN_Women

[Plan International @PlanGlobal]

As the first case of #COVID19 is confirmed in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, we're extremely concerned about the impact this will have in the refugee camp where social distancing is impossible.

https://t.co/vhX0Slz576