The UN cash crisis causing cancellation of the 🇺🇳 Committee on the Rights of the Child’s pre-session is unprecedented & impacts on the Committee’s ability to meaningfully engage with different stakeholders, including children. 🔍Read the ENOC Chair’s views on the situation⬇️

✉️Our first 2024 #Newsletter is now OUT! 🔍 Read the latest updates on Children's rights from ENOC & members, European and International organisations, and upcoming events. 👉shorturl.at/BK018 📌Don't miss out! Subscribe to our newsletter here: shorturl.at/guKWY

❗️Children in Gaza have paid the heaviest price since the start of the war, 6 months ago. They struggle to survive. They are subjected, daily, to unimaginable atrocities, violence, injury, & now famine. ➡️Read the latest Bureau statement on Gaza : shorturl.at/kwzG5

Well done Comisiynydd Plant | Children's Commissioner Wales !👏 Very much looking forward to welcoming you and the other 14 ENYA teams at the 𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠 2024 in Bratislava 🇸🇰🙌 #ChildrensRights #ChildParticipation #AlternativeCare

#ENOCSpringSeminar2024 is just around the corner! 📅 1 week to go until we gather in beautiful Tallinn 🇪🇪 to discuss challenges surrounding the realisation of the rights of: 🔶 children in alternative care 🔷children affected by parental imprisonment 👉Stay tuned for updates!

❗️#ENOCSpringSeminar2024 has just started 🇪🇪 We are delighted to welcome Signe Riisalo The Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia, Prof. Emerita Tarja Pösö Tampere University and our Kinderrechtencommissaris & Elina Pekkarinen to unpack the rights of children in alternative care from#⃣perspectives. More on the content⬇️

Honored to have Signe Riisalo, Estonia's Minister of Social Affairs The Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia 🇪🇪, open the #ENOCSpringSeminar2024.  She highlighted the challenges faced by institutions, foster families, and most importantly, children in alternative care. #Childprotection

✍️Prof. Emerita Tarja Pösö Tampere University is now presenting the key findings of ENOC annual research. 🌍34 ENOC members contributed to the survey, which will inform the policy statement and synthesis report to be published in September 2024 📖 Read some of the highlights here⬇️

✔️Update by Jozef Mikloško 🇸🇰, #ENYA2024 General Coordination Office, on: 🔴 ENYA 2024 project goals 🟠 participation of care experienced children (70%) 🔵 challenges in engaging with children in alternative care 🔜 Coming next - ENYA Forum, 1-2 July, in Bratislava!🌞

👉Opening now 𝗘𝗡𝗢𝗖 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 Day 2! 🔎 What is at stake for children when a parent goes to prison ? 🔎 What role Ombudspersons for Children can play in safeguarding their rights, needs & interests ?⬇️ #ChildProtection #ENOCSpringSeminar2024

❗️Important call from Children of Prisoners Europe to use the "one roof" approach. "Children with incarcerated parents deserve to be seen, heard, and protected" 💬 Powerful presentation this morning from Ewelina Startek & Kate Philbrick 🙌 ➡️Read the brief paper: shorturl.at/8Vj3T

🏁 And that's a wrap of another enriching #ENOCSeminar2024👏 Grateful to all participants and presenters for their engagement and insights during these incredibly inspiring two days! 💬 #ChildrensRights #AlternativeCare #ChildrenWithImprisonedParent #ChildProtection

📅2 weeks until #ENYAForum2024! 📢Young People from 15 ENOC members will meet to discuss the rights of children in 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲. This year, ENOC members are focusing on how to ensure that every child receives the care, support and opportunities they deserve💬

🏁The #ENYAFORUM2024 has officially started in Bratislava!🇸🇰 🙌This year, over 30 young advisors, including more than 20 with 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, have joined ENYA to discuss the rights, needs and interests of children living in alternative care! Full schedule⬇️

👉A very rich morning for the Young People presenting country highlights and recommendations! 🗣️Now, a special session on experience sharing with care leavers and empowerment. #ENYAFORUM2024

#ENYAFORUM2024 🗨️Important takeaways from this morning’s session for our Young Advisors: 🔸Continuous training for carers on mental health & well-being 🔹Enhanced mechanisms to prevent family separation 🔸Systematic inclusion of young people into decision-making processes

🎯#ENYAFORUM2024 And that’s a wrap! ✅ It was an amazing journey to make the participation of Young People in alternative care possible! Their inputs are unique. So proud of their achievements !👏🏻 🔜Next stop : ENOC Annual Conference in September 2024 in Helsinki! 🇫🇮

⏳Two weeks to go for the #ENOCAnnualConference2024! 🇫🇮 The event will bring together voices from across Europe - ENOC Members, ENYA young people & experts to discuss our annual theme : the protection and promotion of the rights of children in alternative care! Stay tuned!🔔