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The Kids are Listening


The American Bar Association launches a national awareness campaign this week, "the Kids Are Listening," that's designed for lawyers, judges, educators, and community members to support LGBT youth and put an end to discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.  Check out the PSA. 


Recommended: The Promise of Youth - European Zeitgeist 2011


60% of the world's population is now aged under 30, making youth the world's largest demographic.  What impact is this having on society?  In this inspirational panel session, youth change-makers converse with business leaders and opinion formers to share their experiences and discuss solutions to the challenges of tomorrow.


Mental Health of Youth Improving - BC Study


The McCreary study in British Columbia states that today's youth report lower rates of considering and attempting suicide compared to their peers at any time since 1992.  However, 56% of youth who reported a mental or emotional health condition said they had not accessed the mental health services they felt they needed in the past year.


Hip Hop Genius: Remixing High School Education


The video illustrates (literally!) the concept of Hip Hop and its relationship to education. Fascinating!


Starting Young


You have to love this 8 month old bon jovi baby!


Children's Rights in Canada 2011


Canada submitted its official Third and Fourth Report on implementation of the Convention on November 20 2009  canadas-third-and-fourth-report-on-crc.


Number of Kids Who Die in Government Care Still on Rise: Children's Advocate


The number of Saskatchewan children who died or were critically injured while in the care of the government continues to increase, says the latest report of Saskatchewan children's advocate.


Best Videos


Some people have nothing better to do than compile their best videos of 2010.  You won't be totally wasting your time by giving it a quick glance.