In mid-October, I was invited to Cologne, Germany to attend the first-ever Child Friendly Cities Summit. Prior to the start of the Summit’s technical discussions, I participated in a study visit to Regensburg. I’d like to share my firsthand experience in a child friendly city.
Read MoreOn December 10, many people throughout the world observe United Nations’ Human Rights Day. Capitalizing on the momentum from the 30th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child—celebrated on September 20—the theme of Human Rights Day 2019 is Youth Standing Up for Human Rights.
Read MoreImagine a place where all children—and their health and well-being—are our highest priority. I do this every day as a pediatrician and child advocate, and this became our mission when I founded Leading for Kids...
Read MoreNovember 20 marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. As a lead-up to this milestone, I am sharing four thoughts about the Convention and its role as a guiding force for the growth and well-being of children…
Read MoreOver the past two years, we have seen a growing trend in youth-led movements with kids using their voices to enact change for our country…
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