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🌟 Transforming Lives: Equity for Children at the Forefront of Eradicating Poverty

📢 On May 15, 2024, we proudly participated in the Virtual Expert Group Meeting on the Implementation of the Third United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (2018-2027). This event, themed “Accelerating Global Actions for a World Without Poverty,” brought together experts from around the globe.
Our Executive Director, Alberto Minujin, presented “Eradicating Poverty, Particularly Among Children and Women: Facing Systemic Challenges in a New Way,” highlighting:

- Enhancing social programs through top-down and bottom-up collaboration.
- Empowering children and women through voice and participation.
- Creating public spaces for inclusion and inequality reduction.
- Developing community-based, policy-driven social monitoring programs.
- Fostering knowledge creation and dissemination.

Minujin emphasized that half of the 1.1 billion poor in 2023 are children. While progress has been made in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, challenges persist for rural dwellers, people with disabilities, and areas with educational deprivation among women.

🌐 Learn more about our innovative strategies and join our mission. ➡️ Read the full article here https://equityforchildren.org/2024/06/eradicating-poverty-particularly-among-children-and-women-facing-systemic-challenges-in-a-new-way/ .

At Equity for Children, we are committed to evidence-based solutions and collaboration. Your support is crucial!

🔍 For more information, visit our website https://equityforchildren.org/ or contact us directly.

Eradicating Poverty, Particularly Among Children and Women: Facing Systemic Challenges in a New Way - Equity for Children Discover how Equity for Children is championing the fight against child and women poverty. Our Executive Director, Alberto Minujin, presented groundbreaking insights at the recent UN Expert Group Meeting. Dive into his innovative strategies and join us in our mission to build a world without poverty...

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We are dedicated to promoting equity and children's rights globally. On our website, you'll find articles, research, and resources that address crucial topics such as education, health, and child protection. 📚🌍

I invite you to visit our page and explore the notes and studies we share. It is a great source of information and awareness on how we can contribute to a more just world for our little ones!

🌍 Explore New Perspectives on Poverty Eradication and Social Justice! 📊✨

The recent Bristol Poverty Institute conference has provided valuable insights into addressing poverty and promoting social justice in our post-COVID world. This event brought together global experts to discuss innovative strategies and solutions for combating poverty.

If you’re interested in understanding the challenges we face and the pathways to creating a more equitable society, this article is a must-read. It covers the key discussions and recommendations that emerged from the conference, focusing on the importance of children's and families' participation in poverty alleviation efforts.

🔗 https://equityforchildren.org/2024/06/exploring-new-perspectives-on-poverty-eradication-and-social-justice-bristol-poverty-institute-conference-poverty-and-social-justice-in-a-post-covid-world/

Exploring New Perspectives on Poverty Eradication and Social Justice: Bristol Poverty Institute Conference: Poverty and Social Justice in a Post-COVID World - Equity for Children Join us at the BPI Conference 2024 to delve into the critical issues of poverty and social justice in a post-COVID world. This two-day hybrid event, featuring Equity for Children's Executive Director Alberto Minujin, will bring together experts from various sectors to explore innovative solutions fo...

Equity for Childhood 2023 Impact Report

At Equity for Childhood, we are dedicated to improving the lives of children and families facing socio-economic challenges globally. Our approach encompasses generating knowledge about child poverty, leadership in community projects, and vigorous advocacy.

📌 Key Initiatives:
-Latina Migrant Women in Queens: Strengthening voices through digital storytelling.
-Webinar on Childhood and Public Spaces: Designing inclusive spaces.
-Latin American and Caribbean Biennial: Analysis of intra-urban inequalities.
-Youth Empowerment in Staten Island: Support for marginalized teenagers.

We invite you to read more about our impact and join our mission. Link in Bio 🌍📚 https://equityforchildren.org/2024/03/impact-report-2023/

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Impact Report 2023 - Equity for Children Equity for Children’s is dedicated to improving child well-being worldwide by: Generating and disseminating knowledge about child poverty. Leading local projects that address child poverty and urban inequality. Advocating for increased voice and participation from children, adolescents, and their ...

Join the conversation on the fight against poverty with the book "Whose Knowledge Is It?" from our allies at ATD Fourth World Movement. Download the complete book to learn more about the transformative power of Crossing of Knowledges. 📚✨

Crossing of Knowledges: A Path Forward to Understand Poverty - Equity for Children Discover the transformative power of Crossing of Knowledges in understanding poverty with the groundbreaking book "Whose Knowledge Is It? Emancipation, Crossing of Knowledges, and the Fight Against Poverty," recently published by our esteemed allies at the ATD Fourth World Movement.

Equidad para la Infancia took center stage at the VIII International Workshop on Culture and Inequalities in Havana, Cuba. Their focus on childhood equity emphasizes the urgent need for increased social and political commitment.

Diving into the complexities, Mariela Giacoponello and Leandra Bonofiglio shared insights on public management and spaces, sparking a vibrant exchange with specialists. 🗣️ Leandra's powerful presentation on "Children navigating the landscape" highlighted generational and social inequality in children's participation in public spaces.


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Reflexiones teórico-metodológicas sobre el estudio de las desigualdades - Equity for Children VIII Taller Internacional Cultura y Desigualdades. Aspectos Teóricos y Metodológicos para el Estudio de las Desigualdades Sociales “Rodrigo Espina in Memoriam”, Diciembre 12-13, 2023 en La Habana, Cuba. Organizado por el Instituto Cubano de Investigation Cultural “Juan Marinello” (ICIC), y...

Despite global prosperity, 69 million children in affluent nations endure poverty, lacking essentials like heating, meals, clothing, and communication tools.

Equity for Children's Alberto Minujin and UNICEF Innocenti Report Card 18 highlight the intricate realities, emphasizing that eradicating child poverty is a matter of rights and justice.

Deprivations affect a child's life, hindering education and leading to a lifespan 8-9 years shorter in poverty-stricken areas.

Explore the full scope and imperative for action in our latest article.

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Child Poverty in An Affluent World: A Matter of Basic Rights and Justice - Equity for Children UNICEF's Innocenti Report Card 18 presents the specific situations experienced by poor children and why ending child poverty and its consequences is a matter of basic rights and justice.

Across the world, 333 million children live in extreme poverty—surviving on less than US$2.15 per day.

The latest and report shows that children bear the brunt of stalled progress on extreme poverty reduction. https://uni.cf/3LjvheK

Social protection, care systems and decent work for parents are vital to addressing child poverty.

Join us on International Day to to learn more: https://uni.cf/3F4NOIc

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Héctor Nájera emphasized the consensual deprivation and multidimensional poverty measurement in Latin America by discussing the UBN approach.

He defines marginality, which measures people being denied basic necessities in specific low-income neighborhood areas.

He defines poverty, which measures household-level refusal of resources.

"Marginality and poverty are relatively the same thing. When you see the concept and the data of both, they are the same problem with a quantity of people suffering from low income."

Joanna Mack spoke knowledgeably about the socially perceived necessities for people living in poverty and the importance of providing these necessities.

Her charts and research was profound in displaying the realities of children living in these specific countries: UK, Tonga, and Uganda. Given the percentages of these countries alone, represent all children in every country around the world.

Mack states that "The condensed chart speaks for children around the world. Everyone should be able to participate in the society in which they live."

Today, we discussed the importance of eradicating poverty at the Improving Child and Family Poverty Measurement event.

Alberto Minujin, Equity for Children's Founding Executive Director, introduced today's event by discussing the methodology and analysis of the multidimensional child and family poverty project.

Minujin referenced Peter Townsend and the theory of relative deprivation. He explains how poverty ha always been questioned as what it is and how to prevent it.

"Poverty is an issue for the people suffering poverty and for the society in general."

The discussion poses the question: Why measuring child and family poverty matters? Minujin lists the following reasons:

-Global comparability gives us the measurements to develop reliable poverty statistics.

-Informed policy-making will show us the data to make informed decisions and anti-poverty policies.

-Targetting resources helps us attain all necessary aid to distribute in support of all identifying populations affected by poverty.

"Eradicating poverty is not just a goal, it's a necessity to make the world better."

As the 2023 Spring semester comes to a close, we wanted to
congratulate Alberto Minujin on his final semester teaching the thought-provoking graduate course, "Children's Rights, Urban Poverty, and Inequality" through the Studley Graduate Program in International Affairs

His expertise and dedication have made a significant impact on the students who have had the privilege to participate in this captivating class. Under Minujin's guidance, this unique course has provided students with a comprehensive understanding of the pressing issues faced by children, adolescents, and families living in poverty.

The interconnected tracks have allowed participants to delve into conceptual frameworks, methodological approaches, and relevant social policies aimed at combating urban poverty and exclusion, with a particular focus on children and adolescents. The depth and breadth of knowledge the students have gained through this course is invaluable.

Beyond theoretical knowledge, this course has challenged students to engage in a practical projects in New York City. The exploration of the inspiring work carried out by the non-governmental organization A Chance In Life has served as a compelling case study, shedding light on the efforts dedicated to combating poverty among adolescents in the North Shore of Staten Island. This practical application of learning has deepened students understanding and fostered a sense of responsibility to address these pressing social issues.

We thank you again, Alberto Minujin, for a wonderful course that empowered students to raise awareness.

https://equityforchildren.org/2023/03/impact-report-2022/

Our 2022 Impact Report addresses child poverty across multiple dimensions by discussing income and various factors on the wellbeing of children.

This year was marked by a range of inspiring and exciting projects!

Click below to view our projects:
https://equityforchildren.org/2023/03/impact-report-2022/

Impact Report 2022 - Equity for Children In 2022, Equity for Children measured and addressed child poverty on multiple dimensions, including income and factors of wellbeing. The productive year featured exciting and inspiring projects

https://equityforchildren.org/2023/03/analyzing-unicefs-worldwide-poverty-reduction-efforts/

UNICEF reports that over one billion children experience at least one deprivation, while an estimated 356 million live in extreme poverty. The severe impacts of poverty on children are both immediate and long-term.

To assess the effectiveness of UNICEF's poverty reduction strategy, Equity for Children collaborated with UNICEF's Evaluation Office on a research project. The study focused on Goal Area 5, which aims to ensure that every child has an equitable chance in life.

To learn more about UNICEF'S efforts in eradicating poverty worldwide, please click the link below:

Analyzing UNICEF’s Worldwide Poverty Reduction Efforts - Equity for Children An in-depth study by Equity for Children about UNICEF’s efforts to reduce child poverty globally

Today is the International Day to Eradicate Poverty.

Let us recognize the importance of these children in need. Join us in raising awareness and giving these innocent people a voice in the world.

Click below to watch this remarkable video by UNICEF


https://youtu.be/ygCQEAZRJg0

How to address and end child poverty | UNICEF A staggering 1 billion children live in multidimensional poverty, meaning they lack access to education, nutritious food, clean water and shelter. The combin...

❌ Myth: Social protection makes people dependent on government support.

✅ Fact: Social protection empowers people and improves their ability to participate in the labour market.

Providing quality jobs to parents plays a significant role in addressing child poverty.

The recent
brief highlights the impacts of parents' employment on the prosperity of families and children: https://uni.cf/3CV7NJd

Briefing Paper — Global Coalition to End Child Poverty ENDING CHILD POVERTY: A POLICY AGENDA This brief highlights the urgency of tackling child poverty and the growing vulnerability of many children around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, climate crisis, conflict, and economic instability.

❌ Myth: Poverty is an unfortunate but unavoidable reality of life.

✅ Fact: Poverty can be addressed through the right policy choices.

Improving access to quality public services like education, healthcare, child protection and nutrition is key to reducing child poverty.

Check out the
policy brief outlining these essential public services: https://uni.cf/3CV7NJd

Briefing Paper — Global Coalition to End Child Poverty ENDING CHILD POVERTY: A POLICY AGENDA This brief highlights the urgency of tackling child poverty and the growing vulnerability of many children around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, climate crisis, conflict, and economic instability.

❌ Myth: People's behaviors lead to poverty.

✅ Fact: Poverty is caused by structural factors and policies, such as lack of jobs, access to social protection and fair wages.

Governments need to expand child-sensitive social protection systems and programmes to .

Read the
brief to find out more: https://uni.cf/3CV7NJd

Briefing Paper — Global Coalition to End Child Poverty ENDING CHILD POVERTY: A POLICY AGENDA This brief highlights the urgency of tackling child poverty and the growing vulnerability of many children around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, climate crisis, conflict, and economic instability.

💚Happy Earth Day 2022💙

As human beings, it’s our obligation to love and protect the planet that mother’s sacred animals, plants, and you. Everyday, climate change is increasing and affecting our earth and the beings that live here. Many countries are suffering and the innocent lives that reside there need help. Only humans have the power to make change happen now. We celebrate because we care about our planet’s protection and love for its creatures. There’s children and other innocent beings living in areas that have already been drastically impacted by the damages to our planet. Let’s work together to do better for our earth, as she’s always done for us all 🌍✨

We are proud to inform you that the Spencer Educational Foundation, Inc. awarded us a grant to carry out the project "Latinx Women and Families in Queens: Voice and Action".

Equity for Children will collaborate with members of Voces Latinas and the StoryCenter to empower the people of this community. Together, we’ll identify existing barriers that deprive the Latinx community of basic services and access to traditional education. And we’ll fight to eradicate the violence this community is vulnerable to.

Adults of the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented adults residing in Queens will participate as storytellers and share their impactful experiences, within the context of group support. People of the Latinx population will discuss how existing structural dynamics have made them victims to discrimination including gender bias, racism, and economic marginalization.

These organizations will collectively promote a policy reform through community-based, action oriented advocacy. Voces Latina will use discussions and videos for trainings in mobilizing their community in the fight for Latinx empowerment.

Thank you again to The Spencer Foundation for granting us the opportunity to give the Latinx Community of Queens a voice!

https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/racial-equity-special-research-grants

Join us through the village on a video journey called The Village Staten Island project!

We've partnered with A Chance In Life to develop this Drop-in Youth Center to help underprivileged teenagers facing social and economic disparities across New York City. Our goal is for these young people to prevail by gaining access to college readiness training, learning new skills, counseling, fresh meals, and a comfortable environment surrounded by friendship.

Our attitude follows Positive Youth Development as we courageously show these young people that we care and believe in their success. They shouldn't feel deprived of their chances. We're here to give them the confidence and all the necessities they need to help them grow.

http://equityforchildren.org/2022/02/staten-islands-the-village-video-series/

Staten Island’s ‘The Village’ Video Series The North Shore of Staten Island: Community Driven Solutions to Improve Child and Family Well-Being, a report by the Citizens’ Committee for Children, says families are experiencing wide soci…

The conference hosted a panel focused on the book “Leaving No Child and No Adolescent Behind."

Director of Equity For Children, Alberto Minujin, is among the editors who created this deeply analytic book on necessary policies that reflect on the importance of helping children and adolescents thrive.

Alongside the founder of Action for Children’s Environments, Sudeshna Chatterjee, and other notable contributors to this book, there was deep discussion on policies to meet SDG goals by fighting against poverty, exclusion and violence against children and adolescents. This book will officially be launching in March 2022.

On this day, December 10, we recognize . This became an immense milestone in the fight for human rights- as it was an official proclamation of certain unalienable rights that every human is born with regardless of s*x, race, color, religion, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Please join us in celebrating everyone on this important day.
http://equityforchildren.org/2021/12/human-rights-day-2/

Human Rights Day On this Human Rights Day, we continue our journey fighting against, and recuperating from the impacts of COVID-19. Seventy three years ago today The United Nations General Assembly first adopted th…

Over the course of 2021, Equity For Children hosted a series of webinars and partnered with children’s health organizations to spread awareness of multidimensional poverty across Latin America. The webinars highlighted three important conversations: integral health, children, and the pandemic. Journalists and experts partook in discussion regarding the pandemic. affected over 100 million children across Latin America that are currently living in unsafe and unhealthy conditions. The experts referred to this as a “double pandemic” due to the deterioration of child health and spread of inequality. Experts noticed an algorithm connected to the social environment of children and adolescents. In addition, other major problems concerning housing deficits, population density, environmental degradation, etc. also affect families facing the effects of this pandemic. It’s an important time to develop solutions to major issues faced by young people and their families. As this pandemic continues to exist, multidimensional poverty factors in as a second pandemic. We’ll continue to use platforms to grant a voice to children in poverty and allow them to overcome this global pandemic.

Click below to read expert perspectives on this important topic 👇

http://equityforchildren.org/2021/12/children-and-covid-19-journalists-in-dialog-with-experts/

“Children and COVID-19”: Journalists in Dialog with Experts In 2021, Equity for Children hosted a series of webinars from Latin America entitled “Children and COVID-19”, which discussed the approximately 150 million children who were plunged into multidimen…

Equity for Children partook in a cycle of talks that discussed the importance of child and adolescent health. We engaged in conversations with many experts and advocates of child wellbeing. We are responsible for the care of children worldwide. These discussions are important in recognizing the situational circumstances that impact all young people. During the current era of the pandemic, these issues have been amplified. Now more than ever, children and adolescents need the protection of adults who have the sources to help. The youth needs their voice heard and they deserve to have all their needs addressed. Older people have the power to provide for younger people. These cycle of talks among adults is a first step in the right direction. Let's continue to advocate and actively work toward

Click below to watch these discussions 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPsp6AjGESY

Resumen Ciclo de Diálogos con Expertos: Infancias y Covid-19 .

On a special episode of Poverty Unpacked, United Nations Special Rapporteur Olivier de Schutter joined in discussion about the inequality of child poverty. The stigma faced by families in poverty directly affects children and adolescents who live in unfair housing, schooling, and working conditions. Schutter recommended ways to break the cycle, through sharing his recent report on the persistence of poverty. In addition, they addressed the biologicalisation of poverty and destruction of inequality. As a first step in the direction to eradicating poverty, The Global Fund for Social Protection will enable low income communities to have full protection in the event of natural disasters or a pandemic crisis. By granting protection to these people who would otherwise be deprived of safety allows them to feel that support. It starts to eliminate that stigma that they have to live with. And it brings hope for humanity.

"People born into poverty and low income households face obstacles that others do not face to the same extent," says UN Special Rapporteur Olivier de Schutter.

Click the link below to listen to this valuable discussion👇

https://poverty-unpacked.org/2021/11/14/episode-21-a-fair-chance-in-life-for-everyone-un-special-rapporteur-olivier-de-schutter/

Episode #21: A fair chance in life for everyone – UN Special Rapporteur Olivier de Schutter Children growing up in poverty experience disadvantage in housing, schooling and later on in employment, giving them an unfair chance in life. Stigma and shaming of people in poverty means they do …