advocating for the rights of children -- crc

cchrist fellows and all women and men who love justice and mercy:

become involved in the natinal effort for ratification of the u.n. convention on the rights of the child. it is a catholic and lasallian issue of concern for which we must advocate.

www.childrightscampaign.org

Participant Action Commitments- 10 Activities

1. Join the Campaign for U.S. Ratification of the CRC. Click here to signup.
2. Continue to educate yourself on the Convention, including its compliance with U.S. law, claims of and responses to the opposition, proposed benefits of ratification, and how the CRC has been used to improve children’s welfare around the world.
3. Involve others- educate friends, families, colleagues, religious and faith-based groups, community leaders, and parent-teacher associations on the Convention and why they should get involved in the Campaign for U.S. Ratification of the CRC.
4. Incorporate the CRC into your organization’s advocacy agenda or your course curricula.
5. Include information about the CRC in your newsletters and conference workshops and presentations.
6. Raise awareness in your community- write Letters to the Editor and Op-Eds. in support of the CRC.
7. Post a link to the Campaign for U.S. Ratification of the CRC on your Web Site.
8. Use the CRC as a tool to evaluate and guide the development of your organization’s policies and programs.
9. Enact a Local/State CRC Resolution.
10. Host a local event, such as an educational presentation. Use the Campaign’s PowerPoint Presentation, show a film, or invite an expert from the Speakers Bureau to discuss the CRC with participants.