IIMA Human Rights Office

IIMA is the international association of the Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco, who are dedicated to the full-time service of young people. Present in 95 countries worldwide, IIMA is committed to promoting and respecting human rights and especially the right to education of those belonging to the most vulnerable groups, such as: indigenous groups, street children, children at risk, children of migrant parents, children victims of discrimination based on all grounds, including cultural factors and traditional beliefs (e.g. children accused of witchcraft). In 2007 IIMA opened the Human Rights Office in Geneva to work more closely with the United Nations. In carrying out many of its activities, IIMA collaborates with VIDES International .

IIMA Human Rights Office1 month ago

World Education Day is an opportunity to reaffirm the fundamental principles. Firstly, education is a human right, as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Article 26. Secondly, education is the most powerful force in our hands to ensure significant improvements in health, to stimulate economic growth, and to unlock the potential and innovation we need to build more resilient and sustainable societies. [...]
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http://www.iimageneva.org/first-international-day-of-education-education-for-peace-and-development-palace-of-nations-geneva-january-24th-2019

First International Day of Education Education for Peace and Development Palace of Nations, Geneva January 24th, 2019 – IIMA – Human Rights Office

February 20, 2019 in News EN, Non classé First International Day of Education Education for Peace and Development Palace of Nations, Geneva January 24th, 2019 On January 24th2019, the World Day of Education was celebrated for the first time, organized by UNESCO to raise awareness on the world’s e...

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IIMA Human Rights Office2 months ago

"Imagine you were one of the 65.6 million people forcibly displaced worldwide. You would enter into a protection framework that privileges the individual over the most basic form of belonging – the family unit. You would be part of a recurrent story of family, migration, and separation, which has been playing out across different geographical, political, and historical contexts. And you may wonder – how could the rights of migrants and their families be better protected and their needs better understood?"

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IIMA Human Rights Office4 months ago

United Nations Universal Children’s Day was established in 1954 and is celebrated on November 20th each year to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide, and improvement of children's welfare.

Many organisations like Misean Cara, VIDES and IIMA have been supporting children as human rights defenders for years.

Read an article posted on the Misean Cara's blog to know more about our work: http://www.miseancara.ie/blog-empowering-children-human-rights-defenders/?fbclid=IwAR1AonvdofCAve9B40S9lWcq4_AlI31UnpNyZ02dzrHNRJt34B7uoNBBcl8

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IIMA Human Rights Office4 months ago

Civil society is alive: IIMA Participation in the 31st Universal Periodic Review

http://www.iimageneva.org/iima-participation-in-the-31st-universal-periodic-review/

IIMA Participation in the 31st Universal Periodic Review – IIMA – Human Rights Office

November 16, 2018 in News EN IIMA Participation in the 31st Universal Periodic Review The 31st session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) was held from 5 – 16 November 2018 in Palais des Nations in Geneva. The UPR is a mechanism of the Human Rights Council, which evaluates UN member states eve...

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IIMA Human Rights Office4 months ago

Education is a key element to build a sustainable and peaceful society.

Read the complete article posted on our website:
http://www.iimageneva.org/tell-the-world-they-are-children-not-soldiers/