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Every Child Is Sacred (ECIS) Honouring and Celebration Day in the City of Ottawa marks the anniversary of the November 20, 1989 adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, by 192 nations; and Canada’s Child Day, adopted under the Child Day Act. [Bill C-371. 1993.09.08. 34th Parliament, Canada. (1988.12.12 - 1993.09.08). 3rd Session].
Our Theme
Every child is sacred and it takes a village to raise a child
Our Vision
A child-friendly community; child-friendly city and child-friendly nation.
Imagine! Just imagine!
Our Guiding Principles
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
The Convention (UNCRC) summarizes the ideals of all civilizations and cultures, secular and religious, that honour the child’s entitlement,
- to perceive self as sacred
- to spaces (private and public) in which the child feels protected, nurtured, heard, supported, connected; and
- to experience peace, affirmation of their dignity, equality and power to achieve personal potential, promise and purpose.
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