DCI is a worldwide movement for the promotion and protection of children’s rights.
DCI is composed of 25 National Sections and Associated Members across Africa, the Americas, Europe, MENA & Asia. Each National Section originated as an independent, local organisation embedded within its community. By joining the DCI Movement, the National Sections strengthen their impact through access to a global network, opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing, and enhanced advocacy at regional and international levels. Each National Section works on the children’s rights issues most pressing to their national contexts.
National Sections and Associated Members are engaging in various areas of work, including justice for children, violence against children, children on the move, children in armed conflict, children deprived of liberty, as well as the cross-cutting issues of gender equality and child participation (see DCI’s Strategic Framework).
MEMBERSHIP EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM
If you work for children’s rights in your country, join us!
1. What does it mean to be a DCI National Section or an Associated Member?
- A commitment to children’s human rights and to upholding the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child;
- A responsibility to raise awareness about and act upon the child rights issues facing your country (both nationally and internationally);
- A chance to be part of a worldwide movement working to promote and protect the rights of the child;
- An opportunity to make visible internationally the challenges faced by children and young people in your country.
2. What are the benefits?
- Membership in an internationally recognised child rights movement;
- Involvement in DCI’s global campaigns and regional programmes;
- Training and capacity building opportunities;
- Access to an international platform to advocate and lobby on national issues;
- Exchange information and expertise within the DCI network and with partners working on similar issues and programmes;
- Link to Geneva United Nations forums through DCI’s ECOSOC consultative status, particularly the UN Human Rights Council, and the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
4. How Do I Apply?
- Send a letter to the DCI International Secretariat representing a group of at least 10 people. The request should indicate interest in becoming a national section or associated member (specifying which);
- Complete the Membership application form ( EN / FR / SP) and gather the required accompanying documentation (as listed on the membership application form). Send the completed application (by email or postal mail) to the DCI International Secretariat
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