For children, their rights and equitable development
For children, their rights and equitable development
The Terre des Hommes International Federation is very pleased to announce the appointment of Valérie Ceccherini as its new Secretary General. Since 1996, Valérie Ceccherini has led and supported international aid and human rights activities in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe, including 6 years in the field. During the past 15 years, she […]
CONTINUE READING →On May 11, the European Commission released a proposed Regulation laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse. It is timely and historic, not just for Europe but for the world. When passed, this legislation has the potential to make an impact far beyond the EU and help advance the global fight against […]
CONTINUE READING →The Internet provides a world of opportunity for children and was a lifeline for many during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it also poses a growing risk of exposing children to irreversible harm. Prevalence of Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC) exploded in 2021, with unprecedented increases in reported cases of grooming, child sexual abuse materials […]
CONTINUE READING →Join us for a special event created and led by girls and young women advocates and activists from around the world, as they share their experiences, challenges and key messages for policy-makers on girls’ and young women’s inclusion in decision-making. REGISTER HERE Around the world, girls and young women are driving change. They are […]
CONTINUE READING →Last Sunday, the Fifth World Conference on Child Labour officially opened in Durban, South Africa, organised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the South African Government. For the first time, the programme included a children’s forum allowing working children to discuss their views and recommendations with decision-makers. As part of the Dialogue Works campaign, […]
CONTINUE READING →COVID-19 has caused hunger, poverty and the end of educational opportunities for millions of children. A new report by Terre des Hommes International Federation confirms the global impact of the pandemic on children and their families. The report comes ahead of the World Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour on 15 May 2022, hosted […]
CONTINUE READING →EU AI Act must ensure all AI systems likely to be accessed by children respect their rights, say children’s organisations, parents and mental health professionals in a joint open letter The EU’s draft Artificial Intelligence Act seeks to ensure AI systems that present an unacceptable level of risk to users do not access the EU […]
CONTINUE READING →Apps, online games and ed-tech are consumer products, and must be safe for children, by design and default – say children’s organisations, parents and mental health professionals in a joint open letter The EU’s single market sets a global standard for the safety of consumer products, which policy-makers in Brussels are seeking to extend to […]
CONTINUE READING →Terre des Hommes joins 5Rights and other organisations asking the Council and Parliament for more protection for children in the Digital Services Act. Today the final round of negotiations with the EU Council on the EU Digital Service Act will commence. They have the choice to confirm children’s rights in the digital world or leave […]
CONTINUE READING →The war in Ukraine has created a major humanitarian and child protection crisis, jeopardizing the lives of millions of children, tearing families and communities apart, and creating devastating impacts that children will feel for years to come. Joining Forces, an alliance of the six largest international NGOs working with and for children to secure their […]
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