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Webinar invitation: How to create participatory public spaces for children?

Equity for Children at The New School, together with the ARCOR Foundation, are organizing a webinar with representatives of five experiences developed in Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Uruguay to present their practices aimed at increasing children's participation in the design and appropriation of public spaces.

Child Poverty

Equidad para la Infancia: A la vanguardia en la medición de la pobreza infantil

Destacados investigadores, reconocidos por sus contribuciones para medir la pobreza desde una perspectiva multidimensional basada en privaciones, se reunieron el 20 de septiembre de 2023 en The New School University, en la ciudad de Nueva York, para asistir a la conferencia "Mejorando la Medición de la Pobreza Infantil y Familiar". El evento fue coorganizado por Equidad para la Infancia en colaboración con UNICEF y el Instituto de Pobreza de Bristol de la Universidad de Bristol, Reino Unido. Todos los participantes colaboran en un programa de investigación para mejorar la medición internacional de la pobreza infantil y familiar.

Voice & participation

Giving Voice to the Voiceless: Latinx Immigrants in Queens

In the heart of Jackson Heights, Queens, a vibrant Latinx community thrives that significantly enriches the diversity of New York City. However, the challenges faced by immigrant Latinx families and their children often remain hidden, overshadowed by issues such as limited access to education, mental health services, discrimination, and gender-based violence.

Approaches to Equity

Voice & participation

Latino Immigrants: Stories of Resilience and Dreams

Explore the compelling stories of immigrant Latinx women and their children in New York City, shedding light on their challenges and triumphs through powerful two to three-minute videos in this collaborative project by Equity for Children, The StoryCenter, and Voces Latinas.

In First Person

Child Poverty

Equity for Children: At the Forefront of Measuring Child Poverty

Leading researchers in poverty and deprivation measurement, as well as anti-poverty policies, gathered on September 20th, 2023, at The New School University for a conference entitled ‘Improving Child and Family Poverty Measurement.’ The event was co-organized by Equity for Children in partnership with UNICEF and the Bristol Poverty Institute at the University of Bristol, UK. Each is collaborating on a research program to improve the international measurement of child and family poverty.

Urban inequalities

Empowering Children Through Film: Equity for Children and A Chance in Life Join Forces

In a powerful stride towards nurturing the potential of marginalized children, Equity for Children and A Chance in Life forged an inspiring partnership that created a transformative impact on the lives of these adolescents who reside in the poorest area of Staten Island.

Child Poverty

V Bienal: Investigación y activismo a favor de las nuevas generaciones de América Latina y el Caribe

Cada dos años se realiza este gran evento en Manizales, Colombia, para reunir a los principales actores que llevan adelante programas e iniciativas de investigación y promoción comunitaria, barrial y gubernamental en la región de América Latina y el Caribe. Durante los cinco días que durará la Bienal, estaremos informándolos sobre las distintas actividades y […]

Voice & participation

Stories of Resilience and Hope: The Latinx Immigrant Experience in NYC

Delve into a groundbreaking research project that uncovers the challenges faced by immigrant Latinx women and their children in Jackson Heights, Queens. Through shared personal experiences and storytelling that is empowering, the initiative sheds light on barriers to social cohesion that include discrimination, limited access to education, and gender-based violence. With recommendations aimed at fostering […]

Voice & participation

Public Space: An Equalizing Factor for ALL Children & Adolescents

Discover how UNICEF Argentina’s Municipios Unidos por la Niñez y la Adolescencia (MUNA) initiative brought local communities and municipalities together to encourage participation, reflection, and action regarding the rights of all children and adolescents. From citizen debates and cultural workshops to street fairs and sporting events, the initiatives transformed public spaces into vibrant hubs. With […]

Child Poverty, Publications

Captivating Course Explores Children’s Rights, Urban Poverty, and Inequality

“Children’s Rights, Urban Poverty, and Inequality,” Alberto Minujin’s graduate course at The New School University’s International Affairs Program. The course delves into cultural and social barriers faced by children living in poverty and explores ways to encourage transformation through child voice and participation that leads to positive outcomes for community leaders, policymakers, and agents of […]

Child Poverty

Analyzing UNICEF’s Worldwide Poverty Reduction Efforts

An in-depth study by Equity for Children about UNICEF’s efforts to reduce child poverty globally

Children's Rights

Publications

Impact Report 2022

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

Monitoring and Evaluation

Webinar invitation: How to create participatory public spaces for children?

Equidad para la Infancia: A la vanguardia en la medición de la pobreza infantil

Giving Voice to the Voiceless: Latinx Immigrants in Queens

Latino Immigrants: Stories of Resilience and Dreams

Equity for Children: At the Forefront of Measuring Child Poverty

Empowering Children Through Film: Equity for Children and A Chance in Life Join Forces

V Bienal: Investigación y activismo a favor de las nuevas generaciones de América Latina y el Caribe

Stories of Resilience and Hope: The Latinx Immigrant Experience in NYC

Public Space: An Equalizing Factor for ALL Children & Adolescents

Captivating Course Explores Children’s Rights, Urban Poverty, and Inequality

Analyzing UNICEF’s Worldwide Poverty Reduction Efforts

Impact Report 2022

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