Child and youth rights @UNHumanRights. Kiwi. Ex @CYPCS @DCIsecretariat and @hrw. Views my own. RTs not an endorsement.
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
16 Oct 2025
Long Covid Is Real — And It’s Changing an Entire Generation
Hundreds of thousands of kids in America are struggling with an illness that many doctors and schools refuse to recognize.e
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
4 Aug 2025
ASG @felipepaullier met with @UNHumanRights in Geneva to discuss youth rights and collaboration opportunities. Field officers shared local efforts, including capacity building using their Youth Rights Advocacy Toolkit!
🧰 Check out the toolkit: tinyurl.com/4se745yf
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
Signed. Sealed. Delivered.
The #ClimateICJAO is here! A very robust reasoning of everything we’ve fought for, and everything we’ve asked for.
Read it here: bit.ly/ClimateICJAO
This is #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ.
This is history.
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
23 Jul 2025
Milestone for people & our planet with sweeping #ICJ advisory opinion on #ClimateChange!
It affirms Govts’ obligations to protect our climate & environment & uphold our human rights.
This is a roadmap for #ClimateJustice, remedies for harm & a just transition for all.
@CIJ_ICJ
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
21 Jul 2025
We’re inviting youth, civil society & UN partners to host a #YouthLead Dialogue in your schools, communities & networks 🗣️
Your inputs will feed into a global summary document which will help inform intergovernmental meetings at the UN
🔗 How to host: un.org/youthaffairs/en/youth…
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
6 Jun 2025
New! The CRC Concluding Observations for #Brazil #Indonesia #Iraq #Norway #Qatar #Romania are out!
You can read them here: tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layout… & read the press release: ohchr.org/en/meeting-summari…
#CRC99 #childrights
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
19 Mar 2025
📢 Calling all young change-makers: @UNYouthAffairs is looking for the next #YoungLeaders!
This is your chance to be recognized for your leadership catalyzing change in communities to help achieve the #SDGs🔥
Apply by 18 April 2025: tinyurl.com/y2nvkmzr
#YouthLead
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
13 Mar 2025
🔵 TODAY at #HRC58
#Children's rights take center stage at the @UN Human Rights Council.
Watch the meetings here:
- morning ➔webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1y/k1…
- afternoon ➔webtv.un.org/en/asset/k16/k1…
Schedule ➔hrc58session.sched.com
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
19 Dec 2024
Are you a young person engaging or planning to engage with a UN entity? 👉 Check out our free updated #training on Engaging Safely at the #UN, now live on the #UNSSC platform in English, French, Arabic and Spanish. Learn your rights, stay safe, & know how to access support ☑️
19 Dec 2024
Engaging Safely at the #UN is now available online in English, Spanish, French & Arabic!🌍
Developed by @UNYouthAffairs, now on #UNSSC's platform for FREE!
unssc.org/courses/engaging-s…
unssc.org/courses/sengager-e…
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#SafeEngagement #YouthLead
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11 Dec 2024
Meet Priya and Rani - two amazing changemakers from the streets, who spoke with @UNHumanRights about their advocacy for #childrights : bit.ly/41upxIe @streetchildren
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Get involved! @UNHumanRights and @EAA_Foundation are holding a #youthrights academy next year. Find out more and apply here: ohchr.org/en/youth/call-appl…
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
10 Dec 2024
DYK the #NelsonMandela Rules?
The @UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners :
- Promote humane conditions of imprisonment
- Raise awareness about prisoners being a continuous part of society
- Value the work of prison staff
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
29 Nov 2024
The Chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, @askelton_CCL, expresses the dismay of the #UNCRC at the proposed changes to the law for child offenders "Making Queensland Safer Bill". A flagrant disregard for #childrensrights and violations of the Convention on the Rights of the Child @lexpsy
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
21 Nov 2024
Thank you to all the carers in the world. Please reach out to people and organisations when you need some help and support too.
#CarersRightsDay #Carers
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
20 Nov 2024
Message from Ann Skelton, Chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child #UNCRC on World Children’s Day 2024
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
11 Nov 2024
.@UNHumanRights' new report shows that 70% of the verified victims in #Gaza are women and children.
The report details the horrific reality that has unfolded for the people of #Israel and Gaza since 7 October 2023, and says #justice must be served.
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
1 Nov 2024
🔊We are looking for new child advisors to join our Children's Advisory Team!
💡Read more information about what it means to be a child advisor and how to apply on our website!
childrightsconnect.org/our-c…
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
9 Oct 2024
50% of children globally experience violence, especially those in street situations.
Join us for the event Growing Up on the Streets and Realising Children’s Rights on effective solutions to protect street-connected children's rights.
🗓️31 October
🔗Register: ow.ly/CEwc50TC67M
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
20 Sep 2024
Youth Call for Applications! 🌍
📢 We’re calling on all youth across Africa to apply for the Beijing 30 Youth Consultation.
English: forms.gle/JDg9Eo7ng66ZPcrC9
French: forms.gle/H1FTzv8D4kVoJGXd6
Portuguese: forms.gle/UyhFHECj3vxvVkQz5
Arabic: forms.gle/xoibDvXVp5FRVNQZA
#Beijing30
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Helen Griffiths retweeted
20 Sep 2024
#HRC57: I urge Governments to promote digital education for young people & ensure their protection from online threats.
Solutions must be based in human rights & implemented in partnership with young people.
ow.ly/WIY150TrymX
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