SAFE For Children Community Board
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World Population Day: Building a Safe World for Every Child
Every year on July 11, the world observes World Population Day to raise awareness of the challenges associated with population…
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World Allergy Day: Protecting Children Through Awareness, Early Detection and Care
The international health community observes World Allergy Day every year on July 8th to increase awareness about allergies and their…
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US Independence Day: Celebrating Freedom, Courage, and the Spirit of Democracy
Today is Independence Day in America, a day the nation celebrates its freedom from colonial rule in 1776. It is…
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Snippets from LegacyNOW Leadership Project: Why People Make the System Work, Not the Other Way Around
Opening Thought: Great advances have always come from ideas; ideas do not fall from the sky; they come from people.…
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Breaking the Cycle: Protecting Children from Drug Abuse on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed every year on June 26, is a global initiative led…
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United Nations Public Service Day: Acknowledging Public Servants’ Role in National Development
Every year on June 23, the United Nations observes Public Service Day to recognize the value of public service to…
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Protecting Ohio’s Children: Ending the Epidemic of Gun Violence
Introduction Gun violence has become the leading cause of death among children and teens in the United States, surpassing cancer…
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World Refugee Day: Honoring Resilience, Celebrating Courage, and Affirming Rights
Children affected by war, conflict, or emergencies most time are compelled to flee, thereby becoming refugees. The United Nations, to…
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Breaking the Silence: A Global Call to End Sexual Violence in Conflict
During conflicts, women and children are most vulnerable and are often sexually abused. That is why the United Nations (UN)…
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Juneteenth and the Rights of Children: Honouring Freedom, Justice, and Identity
For children everywhere, the word freedom should mean safety, dignity, and equal opportunity to thrive. But history reminds us that…
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