NGAs, CSOs, and Child Representatives Gathered for the Second NNEVAC Webinar “Big Little Steps Part 2: Reaffirming Our Commitment to Ending VAC”
QUEZON CITY, NCR, Philippines – On February 18, 2022, the Civil Society Coalition on the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC Coalition), in collaboration with the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), conducted the second National Network to End Violence against…
Official Statement of CRC Coalition on the arrest of its member from Philippines Against Child Trafficking. Maria Salome “Sally” Crisostome-Ujano due to alleged “rebellion” in 2006
The Civil Society Coalition on the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC Coalition) condemns the arrest of its member from Philippines Against Child Trafficking (PACT), Maria Salome “Sally” Crisostomo-Ujano, at her residence in Malolos, Bulacan, last November 14, 2021, due to alleged “rebellion” in 2006. As a representative…
Official Statement | Lumad-Manobo Human Rights Violations
The Civil Society Coalition on the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC Coalition)supports its members, partners, and human rights organizations and stakeholders incondemning the recent incidents involving the military, which led to deaths amongindigenous groups in Mindanao, Philippines. Last June 15, 2021, 12-year-old Angel Rivas, together with her…
Press statement | Child Marriage
The Civil Society Coalition on the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC Coalition) expresses its support to the #EndChildMarriage campaign of Child Rights Network to pass a national law to prohibit the facilitation and solemnization of child marriage in the Philippines. Child marriages persist in indigenous and Muslim communities even if…
STATEMENT OF CRC COALITION PHILIPPINES ON THE MOVE TO LOWER THE MINIMUM AGE OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Civil Society Coalition on the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC Coalition Philippines) calls for the urgent action to stop the lowering of the MACR from 15 years old to 9 years old.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID TRAINING IN HEALTH EMERGENCIES WITH NURTURERS
CRC Coalition Philippines, WomanHealth Philippines, Child Rights Coalition Asia, Psychosocial Support and Children’s Rights Resource Center, and Samahan ng Magulang at Anak na Biktima ng Dengvaxia conducted a psychological first aid training for mothers…
Kasalo Sa Kainan At Kwentuhan: Annual Children’s Consultation 2018
The Civil Society Coalition on the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC Coalition Philippines) conducted its annual children consultation, Kasalo sa Kwetuhan at Kainan last October 13 to 14, 2018.
DAY OF GENERAL DISCUSSION: CHILDREN AS HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
CRC Coalition Philippines conducted a viewing hub on the Day of General Discussion (DGD) 2018: Protecting and Empowering Children as Human Rights Defenders.
CAPACITY BUILDING ON PUBLIC INVESTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEMS
The CRC Coalition Philippines and Social Watch Philippines conducted a Capacity Building on Public Investment for Child Protection Systems particularly on children in conflict with the law and child sexual abuse cases. Magnolia Escobedo, Secretariat Coordinator of CRC Coalition said that there is a need to reiterate the importance of…
UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE BILL: A PASSAGE TO REALIZING A FILIPINO CHILD’S RIGHT TO LIFE, SURVIVAL AND DEVELOPMENT
The Civil Society Coalition on the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC Coalition Philippines) and Child Rights Coalition Asia (CRC Asia) call for the inclusion of a child rights perspective in the pending legislation on the universal health care system in the Philippines. CRC Coalition and CRC Asia…
CRC Coalition General Assembly 2018
CRC Coalition conducted its annual general assembly last July 26 for its mid-term assessment and planning. Geomel Jetonzo, Senior Programs Manager of World Vision, provided the project updates on the NGO Alternative Report, child rights agenda, organizational capacity development, and building strong linkages. Melanie Llana of Institute on Church and…
STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS OF CRC COALITION
The CRC Coalition Board of Trustees came together last July 20 in order to take on the strategic directions of the Coalition in the next few years. Rommel Fuerte, Country Director of World Vision and presiding as Convenor of CRC Coalition called on to the members of the board, Imelda…
Part 2 Of Expanding Spaces: Writeshop On The NGO Alternative Report
The CRC Coalition conducted a second writeshop on the NGO Alternative Report last June 18 in La Breza Hotel, Quezon City. The activity focused on specific issues faced by children with disabilities, children with mental health concerns, children in institutions, and children of migrant workers under the Basic Health and…
UNITED NATION’S GENERAL COMMENT ON CHILDREN IN STREET SITUATION: CHANGE OUR STORY
CRC Coalition and Bahay Tuluyan conducted a Learning Session on United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child’s General Comment on Children in Street Situations (GC 21). The General Comment provides authoritative guidance to States on developing comprehensive, long-term national strategies on children in street situations using a holistic, child…
EXPANDING SPACES: WRITESHOP ON THE NGO ALTERNATIVE REPORT
The CRC Coalition conducted a writeshop on the NGO Alternative Report last April 19, a jump off from the consultations with CSOs and children in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The participants were able to review the first draft of the NGO Alternative Report, the accuracy of its data, possible emerging…