Posts Tagged: red hands

Red hands at work: the consensus grows

by Robert Arrington Since September 1, 2015, two member states, Kiribati and the Bahamas, ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. Kiribati ratified on September 16, declaring, “… the Republic of Kiribati has no national armed forces, and a declaration as… Read more »

For a world where children are children

‘Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.’ – Matthew 19:14 February 12, 2015 marks the thirteenth anniversary of the entry into force of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Involvement… Read more »

Red Hands continue to make a difference

by Richard Aylor Since April, 3 member states and 1 non-member state have ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. Ethiopia ratified on May 14, Guinea-Bissau ratified on September 24, and the Dominican Republic ratified on October 14.  The State of… Read more »

Hudson River Presbytery says “children should carry toys!”

At the Hudson River Presbytery’s “Changing the Conversation Conference“, participants traced our hands to raise awareness and send the message that it’s not okay to use children under the age of 18 for soldiers. In doing so, the participants joined other Presbyterians who support the Red Hand Campaign that calls for universal ratification and enforcement… Read more »

Red Hands continue to make a difference: two more member states ratify

On January 15, 2014, St. Lucia ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. Estonia ratified on February 12, 2014 It is a great start to 2014, as we move forward in raising awareness internationally to protect children from being exploited as… Read more »

How we can make a difference

Reprinted with permission from The Messenger of Catonsville Presbyterian Church with slight editorial changes in relation to photos that appeared in the original article “Children are children, not soldiers!” “I liked the UN tour, especially seeing the conference rooms, where the action really happens.” “I was amazed by the impact that an advocate can have… Read more »

The Growing Voice of the Red Hands

by Esther Lee It is our joy to announce that this year, Cameroon (4 Feb 2013) and Zimbabwe (22 May 2013) ratified or acceded to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. The momentum continues to build. Thanks to all who participated…. Read more »

Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church follows Jesus into the public arena

Why do followers of Jesus work in the public arena – that part of our life where communities and countries and corporations and the nations of the world make policies that shape our common life? What theological principles and Biblical stories call us to and sustain us in such ministry? How do we witness and… Read more »

Children are children, not soldiers – 11 years on

‘Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.’ – Matthew 19:14 February 12, 2013 marks the eleventh anniversary of the entry into force of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the… Read more »

Scouts say “No Child Soldiers”

On 18 December, Boy Scout Troop 351 from Shawnee, Kansas, joined the effort to end the use of children as soldiers around the world. Each member of the “Purple Chicken” Troop made a red hand print on purple (it is their color!) paper. They added a message of hope and peace. Thanks to the scouts… Read more »