GREAT BAY (DCOMM):--- Celebration of Rights of the Child kicked off on Sunday with Educational Festival at the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex by the UJIMA Foundation.
The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by its State parties.
All States parties are obliged to submit regular reports to the Committee on how the rights are being implemented. States must report initially two years after acceding to the Convention and then every five years. The Committee examines each report and addresses its concerns and recommendations to the State party in the form of concluding observations.
The theme is "Children's Rights an Obligation, Respect It."
Monday, November 19th – December 1st 2012
Philipsburg Jubilee Library Exhibit
Tuesday, November 20th 2012: 9:00am
Commemoration of International Day Rights of the Child
Official opening at the Collectivité building in Marigot
Platform of discussion with the different partners of a child's life from St. Maarten/St. Martin.
Wednesday, November 21st
"BE WISE" children and associations all day at Sports Auditorium in Marigot. The day to end off with "LIGHTING OF CANDLES"
Exhibition at the Library in Marigot.
Thursday, November 22nd
Unveiling of the painting in Marigot.
Saturday, November 24th 2012: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sports day of friendly games with children from St. Martin & St. Maarten participating in various sporting disciplines.
Alberic Richards Stadium in Sandy Ground and Sal Omnisport
Friday, November 30th 2012: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Voice of our Children - Panel discussion on "Bullying" Belair Community Center
Friday, November 30th 2012: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
St. Maarten Youth Council & Youth Parliament
Arts, Poetry and Essay Awards Presentation
Rupert Maynard Community Center in St. Peters
