Australia
"I believe we should claim certain rights for the children and labour for their universal recognition, so that everybody - not merely the small number of people who are in a position to contribute to relief funds, but everybody who in any way comes into contact with children, that is to say the vast majority of mankind - may be in a position to help forward the movement." - Save the Children's founder, Eglantyne Jebb
We all agree that children have the same rights no matter where they are in the world – the right to be safe, happy, healthy, to have a good education and look forward to a good future. But this doesn’t happen and that’s why we campaign for change.
Our campaign for change started in 1919 when our founder Eglantyne Jebb was arrested and fined for distributing flyers drawing attention to the plight of children in the losing side of the First World War in Trafalgar Square. "A Starving Baby and Our Blockade has Caused This" was the headline on that leaflet.
Eglantyne Jebb wanted to make the rights and welfare of children a major issue around the world. Her 'Declaration of the Rights of the Child' was adopted by the League of Nations and inspired the present UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
What we do:
- Saying NO to child exploitation: We work to manage issues that harm children – from child trafficking to HIV and AIDS
- Giving a voice to children: We give a voice to children so that they can speak about the issues that are important to them
- Working with policy makers to effect change: We work with governments and other bodies to develop policies and laws that good for children
- A big voice for big issues: We work in partnerships with other organisations so that we can speak LOUDER on behalf of children.
