All they really wanted—at first—was a conference for all the graduates of the Women and Child Protection Specialty training, shares Dr. Bernadette Madrid, the current President of the Ako Para … Read More
Ako Para Sa Bata 2019: Juvenile Justice
Among the Day 1 afternoon simultaneous sessions of Ako Para Sa Bata 2019 was the session on the Implementation and Enforcement of Laws, titled “Juvenile Justice: Forging Ahead for Children … Read More
Ako Para Sa Bata 2019: Youth find hope in the face of adversity in Muslim Mindanao (Part 2 of 2)
What can the Muslim youth do to help build peace in Mindanao? (This is part two of a two-part series. Read part one here.) For decades, Mindanao has seen conflict. … Read More
Ako Para Sa Bata 2019: The Pre-Conference for Teens Held at Museo Pambata
On November 16 to 17, 2019, the Child Protection Network, in cooperation with the Council for the Welfare of Children, held the Teen Conference at the Museo Pambata in preparation … Read More
Ako Para Sa Bata 2019: What’s happening with these INSPIRED Teens? A conference overview
According to the World Health Organization, “Adolescence is a life stage characterized by growing opportunities, capacities, aspirations, energy and creativity but also significant vulnerabilities.” These vulnerabilities include exposure to violence … Read More
ASEAN Invests in Children’s Rights
Improving children’s access to quality education, participation and protection from exploitation remain among the ASEAN’s top priorities, as agreed at the 3rd ASEAN Children’s Forum held on June 1 to 5 in Chonburi, Thailand.