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The International Institute for Child Rights and Development

brings children’s rights to life as outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in the context of development using innovative research, education and capacity building that draws on the strengths of children, their families, communities and culture.

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Project News
15-Jul-2010

IICRD and ISPCAN are conducting Regional Consultations from July 1 through August 15, 2010 to assist in the drafting of General Comment 13. 

General News
22-Jun-2010

Michaëlle Jean will meet with IICRD Board Chair Dr. Gordon Smith and the IICRD Team.

General News
02-Jun-2010

Governor General Presents Vanier Medal to Dr. Gordon S. Smith, President of IICRD's Board of Directors

RECENT PROJECTS

General Comment on Article 19 of the UNCRC

UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has given the International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) and IICRD the opportunity to draft a General Comment (GC) for Article

Child Protection Partnership / CPP

CPP is a multisector collaboration protecting children and their rights from sexual exploitation enabled by worldwide use of information and communication technology (ICT).

Child Rights Education for Professionals (CRED-PRO)

CRED-PRO is an international initiative endorsed by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. 

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Canada is strongly committed to reducing all types of child abuse, here at home and around the world. 
We are working with partners to reduce child exploitation, to support rule of law and to implement international human rights frameworks for children in a more efficient and effective way.

The Honourable Beverley Oda, Minster of International Cooperation
Child Protection Partnership Announcement - Toronto, ON Feb. 22, 2008