CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD


                                                               U.N. General Assembly
                                                                 (12 December 1989)
                                                                       with Annex
Kiaora. I am going to use excerpts of this "Convention on the Rights of the Child".



The General Assembly, Recalling its previous resolutions, especially resolutions 33/166 of 20 December 1978 and 43/112 of 8 December 1988, and those of the Commission on Human Rights and the Economic and Social Council related to the question of a convention on the rights of the child,

Taking note, in particular, of Commission on Human Rights resolution 1989/57 of 8 March 1989, by which the Commission decided to transmit the draft convention on the rights of the child, through the Economic and Social Council, to the General Assembly, and Economic and Social Council resolution 1989/79 of 24 May 1989,

Reaffirming that children's rights require special protection and call for continuous improvement of the situation of children all over the world, as well as for their development and education in conditions of peace and security,



KIDS DOING WHAT THEY DO...NATURALLY!



AOTEAROA aka New Zealand is a  DIVERSE and MULTI - CULTURAL MELTING POT OF HUMAN KINDNESS AND LOVE...WELL MOST OF US...EXCEPT FOR THE RACIST BULLIES.


 CULTURAL AROHA (LOVE) IN MOTION!


 
                                GORGEOUS LITTLE ONES GETTING READY TO PLAY SOCCER


WOW! EVEN THE ELEPHANT LOVES FOOTBALL.


Diego Walsh and Daniel Lins Côrtes are FUTSAL BROTHERS grew up playing futsal in their native Brazil and have set up a school in Wellington to share their skills with local kids.

Diego plays for the Wellington Phoenix Football Club as well....Ka Pai ;)

Recognizing that, in all countries in the world, there are children living in exceptionally difficult conditions, and that such children need special consideration,
Taking due account of the importance of the traditions and cultural values of each people for the protection and harmonious development of the child,

States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that the child is protected against all forms of discrimination or punishment on the basis of the status, activities, expressed opinions, or beliefs of the child's parents, legal guardians, or family members.

Article 6

2. States Parties shall ensure to the maximum extent possible the survival and development of the child.

Article 29

1. States Parties agree that the education of the child shall be directed to:
(a) The development of the child's personality, talents and mental and physical abilities to their fullest potential;
(b) The development of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and for the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations;

Yarrow Stadium: Taranaki football bodies and Venture Taranaki say it has potential to host under-20 football World Cup matches in 2015.

Courtesy of 'TARANAKI DAILY NEWS ONLINE'.

Although venues are yet to be confirmed six host cities were proposed - Auckland, Hamilton, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin – with New Plymouth mentioned as a possibility, giving a chance for the city to stage a match or two at Yarrow Stadium.

There is quite a process to go through, and it is early in that process, but rest assured Taranaki is keen to compete for selection."
Although there's no word yet when the officials will arrive, Mr Trundle says he has a `cunning plan' that will challenge the conventional venues.

"The support of the New Plymouth District Council major events fund can assist in creating a compelling business case."

He believes any games held here will be well supported by the public. "Anecdotally, football is the most played sport in Taranaki, especially among our younger residents."

Sport Taranaki chief executive Howie Tamati agrees.

"Our area's really healthy from a football perspective," he says. "We'd get a whole lot of interest here for those international matches.

"The under-20s is one level down from the big boys. You'd be seeing some of the stars of the future. I think it would be a wonderful opportunity for Taranaki."

He says that Yarrow Stadium is just as, if not more, suitable than other stadiums around the country and proved itself through several All Black rugby matches.

"Operationally we can do it," Mr Tamati says. "The quality of the surfaces are first class and New Plymouth are always very receptive to major events like that."

He doesn't believe that junior body Taranaki Soccer's break away from Central Football, which came to a head last year, will stand against us.

"I don't believe that at that level, with the under-20 world cup, that issues like that at a local level with junior football will have any bearing on the decisions that Football New Zealand or football organisers will have."

Our Eye On Sport columnist Morris West believes differently. "It certainly won't help," he says. "As I see it, Taranaki and New Plymouth will have to put together a very strong case to get games here."

Mr West believes that Central Football has SHOWN LITTLE DESIRE to include Taranaki in the past.

"Taranaki has long been regarded as an inaccessible backwater, even when we had a side in the national league. Sides from Hawke's Bay, Manawatu and Wellington have regarded their one trip to Taranaki as an expensive necessity, despite the fact that Taranaki had to make those same trips every second week."

Taranaki Soccer organiser Neil Smith says they'd support any efforts to get games in New Plymouth 110 per cent "I reckon it's awesome," he says. "Especially if we can get it on that Yarrow's pitch."

He doesn't believe the separation from Central Football will affect our chances. "The main thing is that we've got kids playing soccer."

Mr Smith believes games held here would be well supported if the tickets are affordable.

New Zealand Football chairman Frank van Hattum said it was too early to comment when approached last week.

- Taranaki

HOW WRONG YOU WERE...NOW THAT YOUR UNDER 10s  ARE FACING A LEGAL THREAT...FROM vanhattum!

LINK: http://tinyurl.com/3jlv8mu  To think that 2 MONTHS LATER Frank van Hattum the chairman of the New Zealand Football Federation would THREATEN UNDER 10 YEAR OLD CHILDREN WITH LEGAL ACTION!