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Impacts Of Covid On African Civil Society Organizations | The Youth Cafe

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Impacts Of Covid On African Civil Society Organizations | The Youth Cafe

This report fills a critical knowledge gap and offers funders, governments, the private sector and other key stakeholders data-based evidence to inform their engagement with African CSOs, both during and after the pandemic. It also provides CSOs with a tool to help strengthen solidarity and inform advocacy for greater recognition and support for the sector.

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Are You Below The Age Of 18 Years And Affected By COVID 19? | The Youth Cafe

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Are You Below The Age Of 18 Years And Affected By COVID 19? | The Youth Cafe

The Youth Cafe and The Centre for Children's Rights at Queen's University Belfast are working with many organisations around the world to gather the views and experiences of children and young people on their rights during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Children's rights are strong promises that governments have made to all children in their countries

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Sixth Session Of The Africa Regional Forum On Sustainable Development | The Youth Cafe

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Sixth Session Of The Africa Regional Forum On Sustainable Development | The Youth Cafe

The Youth Cafe is taking part in the Regional Forum from 24-25 February, 2020. The Forum is an intergovernmental platform convened by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank and the United Nations system to review progress, share experiences and lessons learned, and build consensus on recommendations in the form of key messages to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063 of the African Union.

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Lost in Translation | Youth in Migration | The Youth Cafe

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Lost in Translation | Youth in Migration | The Youth Cafe

The course of the next five years for children can carry the weight of his or her next ten years. It’s a period of life where one is flexible, impressionable, and vulnerable.  Depending on the kinds of opportunities that were available in the communities they live and the kinds of values and skills that were taught as they grew up, their lives could change for the better or for worse.  It’s easy to agree that in the first couple decades of one’s life, a lot of societal support, investment, and protection is required so that one may reach independence and maturity. Since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights set a standard for human rights in 1948, the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989 has specified what this means for children.  In a nutshell, Convention rights outline that children have the right to protection, provision, and participation, summarized here:

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Impact of Global Compact on Individual Youth | The Youth Cafe

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Impact of Global Compact on Individual Youth | The Youth Cafe

It is important to recognize that 258 million isn’t just a number to be addressed. It represents 258 million unique stories, experiences, and perspectives from individuals who hold the potential to contribute to the integrity and development of not just their local communities, but the global community at large.

The Youth Cafe and the UN Migration Agency promotes the diversity and inclusion of migrants through their platform, “i am a migrant,” allowing the voice of individuals to convey their own personal triumphs and struggles at various phases of their migration journeys. Available in eight languages, the testimonials are moving and puts a face to the jargons of policy. It’s important that we don’t forget our own stories, and keep an open mind in receiving the stories of others.