The international website that I selected is The World Forum
Foundation. The mission of the World Forum Foundation is to promote an on-going
global exchange of ideas on the delivery of quality services for young children
in diverse settings. This mission is accomplished through convening gatherings
of early childhood professionals around the world and by promoting the
continuing exchange of ideas among participants. The Forum on Early Care and
Education and Working Forums are two gatherings that accomplish the mission of
The World Forum Foundation by holding regional meetings to share perspectives,
ideas, and strategies that concern the well-being of children and families.
A
current issue on The World Forum Foundation that caught my attention is “children’s
rights”. “The Convention on the Rights of
the Child is the first legally binding international instrument to incorporate
the full range of human rights—civil, cultural, economic, political and social
rights. The Convention sets out these rights in 54 articles and two Optional
Protocols. It spells out the basic human rights that children everywhere have:
the right to survival; to develop to the fullest; to protection from harmful
influences, abuse and exploitation; and to participate fully in family,
cultural and social life” (UNICEF, 2005). There are four principles that the
Convention abides by. They are non-discrimination, devotions to the child’s
best interest, the right to life, survival and development, and respecting the
views of the child. These components set the foundation of protecting children’s
rights in health care, education, legal, civil and social services. The World
Forum Foundation has partnered with Campaign for US Ratification of the Rights
of the Child to advocate for children’s rights. During these conventions,
organizations and individuals join together to promote and protect the children’s
best interest. “Children have rights as human beings and also need special care
and protection” (UNICEF, 2005).
This week’s
blog assignment will serve as a resource as it relates to the rights of
children. Being aware of the issue is extremely important and having an
available source provides protocols, FAQ’s, and a plan of action is vital to
being proactive and reactive to this issue.
I also
subscribed to the Zero to Three newsletters. The first issue that I received discusses
about how developments unfold in babies. The article also delves into how
babies develop trust, common experiences of parents, and research on how
parental stress affects the child. As an added incentive, the article also
includes tips on how to choose quality childcare for your child and fun
activities that nurture attachment and learning between care giver and child.
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