For children, their rights and equitable development
For children, their rights and equitable development
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. […]
CONTINUE READING →Terre des Hommes supports the call of civil society organizations for assistance to the people affected by a fire in Moria, on the Greek Island of Lesvos. Following yesterday’s fire in Moria, on Lesvos, which destroyed the Reception and Identification Centre, 30 civil society organizations call on the Greek Government to immediately provide assistance to people who lost their shelter. Those […]
CONTINUE READING →Joint Position Paper in the Upcoming Childs Rights Strategy Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen has entrusted Vice President for Democracy and Demography to launch a comprehensive Child Rights Strategy. The upcoming Child Rights Strategy is expected to be launched at the beginning of 2021. Terre des Hommes International Federation and partners of the Child […]
CONTINUE READING →This World Refugee Day, Destination Unknown calls for meaningful action for and with refugee children and youth. (see the statement on Destination Unknown website) Put children at the heart of refugee protection responses Grace, 16, was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo but was forced to leave the country with her siblings and their mother when she was very young. They sought refuge in South Africa. Grace and her […]
CONTINUE READING →Press Release Full Statement on Impact of Covid on Child Labour Policy Paper on Child Labour On the World Day Against Child Labour on 12 June 2020 Terre des Hommes warns of a dramatic increase in child labour as a result of the Corona pandemic. On the occasion […]
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