SAFE For Children Community Board
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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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Celebrating International Picnic Day: A Day to Relax, Bond, and Enjoy the Outdoors
Children love to play, and one of the most enjoyable ways they can do so is by going on a…
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International Albinism Awareness Day: Demanding the Rights and Dignity of People with Albinism
International Albinism Awareness Day, observed annually on June 13, is a time to reflect, stand in solidarity, and affirm the…
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Father’s Day: Honoring a Father’s Love, Sacrifice, and Selflessness
Father’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate the important role that fathers and father figures play in families and…
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