Children deprived of liberty Despite growing numbers of conflicts worldwide and internal and external migration, children deprived of liberty remain an often forgotten and invisible population. Numerous children are placed in inhuman conditions and facilities where their rights are violated, and they experience acts of violence and degrading treatments. The most important reason for children’s …
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Children Participation The participation of children in all domains and actions that affect them is one of the pillars of the DCI Movement. Defence for Children International believes that children are advocates for their rights. They are not only rights-holders in need of protection but also active members of society, capable of voicing their own …
Gender Equality In many countries, girls and young women face tremendous obstacles in realising their basic rights. They experience multiple forms of discrimination and violence throughout their life, starting even before birth and continuing throughout childhood and adolescence. The consequences are far reaching and serve only to perpetuate cycles of discrimination and violence against future …
Children affected by Armed Conflict The Office of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for the Children in Armed Conflict (SRSG CAAC) reports that there are around 250 million children living in a conflict affected nations. The report of the past ten years reveals that there are more than 170.000 grave violations verified by the United Nations. These millions of children are deprived of …
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