For children, their rights and equitable development
For children, their rights and equitable development
CONCORD Inequalities between people and countries are continuing to reach staggering heights. The social contract is under unprecedented pressure as witnessed by the multiplication of protests, marches and social unrest against austerity, inequalities and injustice all over the world. Inequalities come in different shapes and can strengthen one another. Not only are inequalities morally wrong, […]
CONTINUE READING →OPEN LETTER: “ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE RIGHT TO GO TO SCHOOL. DO NOT TAKE THAT AWAY FROM THEM”. TO: The Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Kyriakos Mitsotakis The Minister of Education and Religious Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, Niki Kerameus The President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli The President of the European […]
CONTINUE READING →Read Full Policy Brief here Nearly a year since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, children worldwide continue to grapple with unprecedented hardships. As reported in this fifth policy brief from Joining Forces (of which Terre des Hommes International Federation is a part of), the virus however did not destroy children’s resolve to find […]
CONTINUE READING →The report focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on inequalities and proposes policy solutions for a fair, just and sustainable recovery. Read Oxfam’s full report and press release here
CONTINUE READING →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 →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 →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 →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 […]
CONTINUE READING →Media Reaction Brussels – 13 February 2020 The European Parliament today (13 February) voted through a resolution pledging to support children exploited working in mica mines in Madagascar. Letizia Polizzi, EU Advocacy Officer at Terre des Hommes, said: “This resolution will be music to the ears of children both in Madagascar and across the world […]
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