For children, their rights and equitable development
For children, their rights and equitable development
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 →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 →Children working throughout the world have listed verbal, physical and sexual abuse as what they feared the most about their jobs, in a comprehensive new study carried out by Terre des Hommes and German child rights organisation Kindernothilfe. Children from 25 different countries in all corners of the globe told the ‘Time 2 Talk’ survey […]
CONTINUE READING →Terre des Hommes has been appointed as a member of a new human rights advisory board set up by FIFA. Launched today by world football’s governing body, the board has been established following the recommendations of an independent report published in April 2016 by Harvard professor John Ruggie. It will comprise eight international experts ranging […]
CONTINUE READING →Geneva 23 September : UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has accepted the proposal submitted by Terre des Hommes to focus the Day of General Discussion 2016 on “The right of the child to a healthy environment”. The days of general discussion are held on a biennial basis and brings together international experts with children and youth, this […]
CONTINUE READING →The report highlights a year rich in events and achievements. In a time of turbulence, the Terre des Hommes organisations have maintained their focus on protecting children and improving their life perspectives, through 1046 development and humanitarian aid projects in 69 countries, reaching more than 5.1 million of direct beneficiaries. All together the Terre des […]
CONTINUE READING →(c) Odile Meylan / Tdh. Today at the United Nations children joined world leaders to launch a new partnership and fund to make ending violence a public priority and a collective responsibility. End Violence Against Children – The Global Partnership brings together governments, foundations, the UN, civil society, the academia, the private sector and young […]
CONTINUE READING →Terre des Hommes actively participated in the 32nd session of the Human Rights Council (13 June – 1st July 2016) through written and oral statements and the organisation of side-events. In its statement presenting the “Recommended Principles for Children on the Move and Other Children Affected by Migration”, Terre des Hommes noted that these “Principles” […]
CONTINUE READING →On the occasion of the World Play Day on the 28th May, Terre des Hommes wants to highlight the benefits of using play and sport in children’s development. These activities promote the creative potential of children, facilitate the learning in school and strengthen the personal development. By playing, boys and girls develop social competences, learn how to make contacts, […]
CONTINUE READING →Today marks the start of the Child Congress in Rio de Janeiro, a unique 4-day event where children and youths from Rio will speak out about how their lives have been impacted by the Rio 2016 Olympics. As the world looks to Rio de Janeiro, ahead of the Olympic Games, Terre des Hommes joins forces […]
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