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National Child Day (November 20)
What is National Child Day?

National Child Day, an annual initiative of the Canadian Government, marks the anniversary of the UN adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). The CRC asserts that people under age of 18 deserve full protection of their fundamental human rights, including education, health, protection and the right to be heard.

The 13th National Child Day will occur on November 20, 2006. In partnership with Canadian Heritage, TakingITGlobal will run a national series of online and in-person events to generate dialogue among Canadian children and youth. These efforts will include 3 Live Chats (1 English, 2 French) and 5 Open Forums that focus on the theme “The Right to be Heard”.

The Live Chat and Open Forums will serve to increase Canadian children’s awareness of their rights, and more particularly of their right to be heard as defined in Article 12 of the Convention 		 
 
exercise Your Right To Be Heard!

National Live Chat!

Young Canadians are getting together on this special day to raise awareness, hear from leaders in the field, and discuss ideas. Join other youth across Canada to learn about your rights and how you can participate in your community.

When: Monday, November 20th 2006, From 6 pm (EST)

Where: On the day of the chat, log into www.tigweb.org/livechat

How: Don't want to forget? E-mail [email protected] and we'll send you a reminder a day before and an hour before the chat!
Open Forums

Share your perspectives with city officials, peers, and TakingITGlobal staff in your community. The Open Forums will take place during the week of November 13th in the following cities: Edmonton, Alberta; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Toronto, Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario; and Moncton, New Brunswick.

Join this national movement and practice your right to be heard!
To participate in the Open Forum nearest you, follow the links below:
Edmonton
Moncton
Ottawa
Saskatoon
Toronto
 
   
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