In France, since 2014, CAMELEON has been conducting awareness workshops on children's rights and international solidarity for pupils from primary to high school. We consider that it is essential for young people to know their rights in order to be better protected, including on the Internet and social networks, and to be active players in society. We have developed a global approach to preventing violence, offering modules to teachers and parents, informing the general public and institutions.
In France, 160 000 children are victims of sexual abuse every year (CIIVISE, 2022). One of the recommendations of the Defender of Rights is to protect and promote the rights of the Child defined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and in particular the right to be protected against all forms of violence. Our mission is to address the lack of knowledge of children's rights, responding to the demand of public authorities and civil society to better protect children.
Our mission is necessary considering that children are often exposed at a young age to increased risks of violence, especially cybercrime. As a result of CAMELEON's interventions, children know their rights and can recognize dangerous situations, including on the Internet. They are able to identify resource persons in their environment to ask for help in case of danger. The also become active citizens by participating to workshops on gender equality, fight against discriminations and solidarity.
Before our interventions, less than a third of the children know their rights. After our workshops, we distribute a memo to the participants that lists the 12 main rights of the child and 100% of the pupils can identify contact persons or know the emergency numbers in case of violence. During the year 2022, we were able to raise awareness among 2,000 children and teachers. Your gifts will help us to extend our mission to more children and adults, including the parents.
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