General Activity Description:

The session will address Children’s Rights as enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child with a specific focus on children’s rights in Malta, the session will also address the role of teachers and staff in promoting and protecting children’s rights.

The event is free of charge and organised by: the Royal Academy of Dance representative office in Malta and the Commission for Children. It is specifically geared towards dance schools and dance teachers and it carries 2-hours time valued CPD approved by the Royal Academy of Dance (UK). Participants will receive a certificate issued by the Royal Academy of Dance after the event

Aims:

The aims of this course/workshop are to:

• Create an understanding of Children’s Rights and the UN Convention

• Create awareness about children’s rights in Malta and the role of the Commissioner for Children

• Improve the participants’ knowledge and understanding on promoting and protecting children’s Rights
  

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the course/workshop you will:

• have an increased understanding of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

• be more aware of the situation in Malta

• have a greater understanding of how to promote and protect children’s rights

• have enhanced understanding of the role of the Commissioner for Children
  

 Content outline:

• Introduction to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

• Outline of the Role of the Commissioner for Children

• Explanation of children’s rights in Malta

• Discussion on the challenges faced by children and young people

• Discussion on the Role of teachers in promoting and protecting children’s rights
  

If interested kindly write to info@radmalta.org or Sandra Mifsud on +356 79938584 In collaboration with Royal Academy of Dance & Commissioner for Children