For children, their rights and equitable development
For children, their rights and equitable development
Download press release Six global NGOs join forces with the EU to protect children in Africa from pandemic-related violence 718,000 children to be protected from violence in the next three years Hamburg, 20 January 2021 – Joint action for children’s rights in the Covid-19 pandemic: Joining Forces, an alliance of the six largest international […]
CONTINUE READING →December 2020 Joint statement on the impact of the Pact on Migration and Asylum on children in migration In the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, children are more than a footnote. However, human rights organisations raise several serious concerns regarding the new measures proposed. Children have consistently been one of the largest groups of […]
CONTINUE READING →The new study “Small arms in small hands – German arms exports violate children’s rights”, published by Brot für die Welt and terre des hommes, shows, that several grave violations of child rights in armed conflicts – like recruitment, killing and maiming, attacks on schools and hospitals and denial of humanitarian access – are committed […]
CONTINUE READING →9 December 2020 – The #CovidUnder19 Global survey is an initiative led by children and young people that aims to understand the impact of the pandemic and related measures from the view of children and young people. The Covid-19 pandemic has caused severe social and emotional disruption in the lives of children by depriving […]
CONTINUE READING →KEY MESSAGES FOR 20 NOVEMBER 2020 FORUM On 20 November, the Joining Forcesalliance of which Terre des Hommes International Federation is a member of is hosting a global forum to elevate children’s voices on Universal Children’s Day. Celebrated since 1954, the day is recognized globally for advocating, promoting and celebrating children’s rights. During a public webinar and private plenaries, children and young people from around the world will exercise […]
CONTINUE READING →Joint Statemet In 2019, online grooming had tripled on certain social networks, according to NSPCC. One in five victims were under 12. Grooming is one of the key causes for children going missing, often leading to child sexual exploitation. In spring 2020, Europol reported a surge in online distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) during the COVID-19 […]
CONTINUE READING →Ahead of the International Day of the Girl Child on the 11th October, Terre des Hommes has launched the 9th edition of the Indifesa dossier, The condition of the girl child worldwide. The dossier has been developed in the framework of the global Indifesa Campaign launched by Terre des Hommes in 2012. This initiative […]
CONTINUE READING →The Initiative for Child Rights in the Global Compacts has launched a new publication about child-focused work. Read the full statement here Download the publication here
CONTINUE READING →Μore than 160 Greek and international organizations, academics and other actors from all over Europe urge the Greek authorities to revoke decision to close dignified alternatives in accommodating refugees οn Lesvos. Athens, 30 September 2020 – We, the undersigned, call on the Minister of Migration and Asylum, Notis Mitarakis, and the local authorities of Lesvos […]
CONTINUE READING →Terre des Hommes International Federation is happy to announce the launch of their 2019 Annual Report. The report highlights some of the fantastic flagship projects that have been carried out across the world. From fighting child labour, FGM and exploitation to defending children’s rights in the justice system to providing care in humanitarian crises. […]
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