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The Way we Work
Terre des Hommes believes that children are entitled to the rights set forth in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It is the responsibility of the international community to make it a reality and to create an enabling environment through implementation of economic, social and cultural rights.
Terre des Hommes believes that children are the main participants in their own development, with inherent rights and vital social, economic and cultural roles. Terre des Hommes helps them realise their full potential in the world of today.
Terre des Hommes supports 1'043 development and humanitarian aid projects in 72 countries and campaigns for the rights of children, to generate public mobilisation, political will and effective improvement at field level.
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"Shaukat, age 13, from Bihar, India, mills and wraps spices in a factory.
The air is sweltering, the factory badly ventilated, Shaukat continuously breathes spice-powder; his lungs get weak. His body, constantly exposed, is irritated. Summer is coming worsening the situation. To escape sharp pain, he puts ice on this body.
One month's work and no salary..."
Source: Terre des Hommes (Switzerland)
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