#SaveTheChildren

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If I may be open for a moment- (it is my blog and I can be open if I like, but) I have only recently begun interacting with others recently despite having this blog for so many years, it worries me to post any private or personal ancedotes on here but-

FGM terrifies me.

The first time I had ever heard of it was from an episode of Law and Order: SVU when it originally aired in 1997, and I was 4 years old. I didn't know was "genitals" were, or "mutilation" was, so I asked my mom. She looked at me, I distinctly remember her eyebrows creasing in the middle and her eyes just looking so sad and saying, "its when they cut girls private parts. It hurts them." She made a slicing motion with her hand against her arm. I remember being glad they arrested the person responsible for this crime.

The second time I had heard of Female Genital Mutilation was Khadija Gbla's Ted Talk in 2014:

I'm not sure if it was on tumblr originally, but it came with the chart she speaks of. I remember not being able to sleep that night because I was hyperaware of my own body parts and it mixed with complete sorrow for all the women and girls of the world that have had this performed on them.

If you are aware that a child is danger of being mutilated, SaveTheChildren is an organization I have personally donated to that has a anonymous hotline that you can use to report it.

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A reminder you can donate here to help Gaza

https://www.unrwa.org/

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There is no such thing as a transgender, trans kids do not exist, there is only the mental illness of self hatred and the abuse of children performed by mentally ill parents. This is what it is and it will never change unless we sane people change it. #trans #agenda #gaymanifesto #tikkunolam #savethechildren #childabuse #homosexuals40%pedophiles #transgender #mentallyill #psychmeds https://www.instagram.com/p/CoaEPLFrtae/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Monthly Roundup January 2025

Urgent Appeal for the Prioritizing the Protection of Children Amidst Escalating Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

"The Dallaire Institute calls on all the parties to the conflict to respect international law, ensure the full protection of all civilians, and provide proactive measures and protection to the children affected by the armed conflict in the east of the country."

Source: Peace Direct

A Look Back at Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict in 2024

Together, let’s take a look back at key moments for Watchlist and for the UN’s Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) agenda in 2024.

Implementing the ‘Children and Armed Conflict’ Agenda: Analyzing Data on Trends, Enabling Factors, and Persistent Challenges in Situations with Listed Parties

The analysis shows that the below factors play a role in shaping trends in grave violations:

Conflict and peace process dynamics. Levels of grave violations often ebb and flow over time as the scale and severity of armed conflicts fluctuate.

Third-party supporters. Third-party governments—including the 5 Permanent Members of the UNSC—have offered robust security support to some of the worst perpetrators of grave violations.

Legal accountability. The scale of ‘trigger’ violations is lower in contexts where the International Criminal Court (ICC) has jurisdiction, compared with contexts for which the ICC lacks jurisdiction.

Local civil society activities. In country contexts with the lowest levels of civil society participation, States exhibit a greater propensity to perpetrate ‘trigger’ violations. Conversely, States on the higher end of the civil society participation spectrum exhibit a lower propensity to perpetrate ‘trigger’ violations.

The report includes key recommendations related to: 1) elevating visibility for, and fortifying the credibility of, the CAAC agenda; 2) combatting impunity for grave violations; 3) deepening understanding of the drivers of grave violations; and 4) bolstering coordination among the varied actors advocating for and implementing the CAAC agenda.

2024 IN REVEW: 10 positive outcomes for children this year

1.     Sierra Leone bans child marriage following campaign by girls and Save the Children

2.     The Gambia upholds ban of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

3. Children participate in G20 for the first time in its 25-year history

4.     Cobalt mines and catch up clubs in the Democratic Republic of Congo

5.     Community health workers cycle to tackle malaria in Cote d’Ivoire

6.     Laos becomes first country in Southeast Asia to ban corporal punishment

7.     Vanuatu teen activist at the International Court of Justice (ICJ)

8.     World record set at conference to end violence against children

9.         Children in southern Malawi better equipped against climate-aggravated health risks

10.      Deliveries by drone make childbirth safer for refugees in Rwanda

Amazing artivism initiatives to inspire you!

"The arts have the power to touch and move people in ways that information delivered in traditional ways cannot. When art is integrated into activism, the results are tremendous."

Sri Lanka plans elephant corridors to curb human - elephant conflict

"Sri Lanka is planning to establish five elephant coordiors in its north-central province to reduce human-elephant conflicts, state media reported on Sunday."

Keeping the spotlight on Africa’s child soldiers

"To safeguard children, child protection systems must be strengthened at all levels of government and society. National laws prohibiting the recruitment of child soldiers must be prioritised across Africa. High-risk countries must provide comprehensive services for former youth fighters, and help local communities to effectively reintegrate former child soldiers and prevent their re-enlistment."

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We are starting a seed fund to send to regions where millions of children under 5 due to hunger and health issues annually.

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"Once we can secure their evacuation from Gaza, the plan is to move the family to Cairo. We’ll rent an apartment and provide them with the essentials to start a new life. If we raise enough funds, we aim to buy an apartment, which would give them permanent residency in Egypt. If not, we’ll explore the option of Turkey. With your help, we can make this happen. Let’s give Sham, Sara, Kinda, and Nadin a safe future.

HelpRebuildLives #NewHopeForGaza #DonateNow"

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They stopped a 5G Pole installation

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Over 10 Million Indian Children Aged 5-14 Trapped in Labor Due to Poverty In India, over 10 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 are forced into labor, driven by the crushing weight of poverty. These young lives are spent working in hazardous conditions instead of attending school, depriving them of a brighter future. Join us in raising awareness and taking action against child labor. Your donations can help support these children and break the cycle of poverty. Together, we can make a difference. 

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Ebony Alert: Where is Kris Walker? Anaheim Police Need Help to Find Missing 15-Year-Old Teen

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The Future. We spend so much time thinking about the future when the reality is, the future is thinking of us. We are role model because we model by helping them role. Ya dig?

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