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<http://book.coe.int/img/EN/accrocheg.gif> NEW TITLE <http://book.coe.int/img/EN/accroched.gif> <http://book.coe.int/ftp/image/111476.jpg> <http://book.coe.int/img/EN/espaceur_blanc.gif> Janusz Korczak: The Child’s Right to Respect - Lectures on today’s challenges (18/11/2009) Janusz Korczak, whose original name was Henryk Goldszmit, is seen as the father of the very idea that children also have rights - human rights. His thinking had a profound impact on the drafting of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and continue to influence the child-friendly programmes of the Council of Europe. Korczak´s message was about respect for children, respect for their inherent value as human beings but also for their capacity and competence. Though continuously practicing as a medical doctor and assisting in orphanages, he was also a writer. His essay "The Child's Right to Respect" in which he analyses the role of adults and the place of children in society is published in this volume. Koczak's vision about children's rights is still relevant. What can we learn from his ideas when tackling today's problems? Five children’s rights activists analysed current problems in the spirit of Korczak. "This book conveys the deeper meaning and importance of the rights of children. Janusz Korczak's conviction that children are 'people of today' and that they are 'entitled to be taken seriously' has even more relevance today. I recommend the study of both the text of Korczak himself and the five innovative lectures about today's challenges". Yanghee Lee, Chairperson of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child "Janusz Korczak is an inspiration for all those dedicated to children's rights. He devoted his life to the promotion of the rights of the child to participation and to protection from violence. His vision remains a foundation for our work, today and in the future”. Marta Santos Pais, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence Against Children <http://book.coe.int/img/EN/espaceur.gif> <http://book.coe.int/img/EN/espaceur.gif> Author(s) : Janusz Korczak ISBN : 978-92-871-6675-3 Format : 16 x 24 No. of pages : 90 Price : 19 €/ 38 $ + 10% postage To have 50% reduction please download and fill in form at: http://www.coe.ro/publicatii_traduceri.php To place an order directly <http://book.coe.int/img/EN/puce_rond_bleu.gif> http://book.coe.int/sysmodules/RBS_page/admin/redirect.php?id=36 <http://book.coe.int/sysmodules/RBS_page/admin/redirect.php?id=36<=EN&produit_aliasid=2452> 〈=EN&produit_aliasid=2452 <http://book.coe.int/img/EN/logo_bon_commande2.gif> Council of Europe Publishing Palais de l'Europe, 67075 Strasbourg Cedex, France E-mail : publish...@coe.int Visit our site : http://book.coe.int Tel. : +33 (0)3 88 41 25 81 Fax : +33 (0)3 88 41 39 10 If you can't read this mail, please use the following URL : http://book.coe.int/sysmodules/RBS_page/admin/redirect.php?id=36 <http://book.coe.int/sysmodules/RBS_page/admin/redirect.php?id=36<=EN&produit_aliasid=2452> 〈=EN&produit_aliasid=2452 Mariana NITELEA Director Information Office of the Council of Europe 6, Alexandru Donici Street, Bucharest 2, 020478 Romania tel: 4021 211 6810, fax: 4021 211 9997 Internet: www.coe.ro P Be environmentally friendly: do not print this email unless it is entirely necessary No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.425 / Virus Database: 270.14.69/2508 - Release Date: 11/18/09 07:50:00
