DefenceforChildrenInternational

@DCIsecretariat

Promoting & protecting children's rights across the globe. Focus on justice for children. Official account of the Intl Secretariat. RTs not endorsements

Geneva, Switzerland
Joined March 2011

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  1. Children recruited by terrorist groups should be recognised as victims of grave human rights abuses and States should facilitate their recovery and rehabilitation. 🔗Read our position paper on bringing children home from ISIL

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  2. 371 children have died in 2019 due to the dire conditions in the camp of Al-Hol in Northern Syria. We call on State authorities for an urgent response to protect children living.

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  3. “We need to give visibility to the Global Study, disseminate the recommendations, & talk about it so as nobody can say ‘we did not know how we treat children’, we have been harming children for many years & this has to stop." Read :

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  4. On the occasion of , we advocate for access to education for girls, children affected by armed conflict and children on the move.

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  5. Follow the considerations and recommendations to during the 83rd Session Committee on the Rights of the Child. Highlights include: -focus on preventive programs -create protective societies -tackle gender violence Watch the session:

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  6. Jan 21

    Today it is finally time for the Child 10 Award with the theme ‘Children in the hands of Europe’. Over 200 people are coming but everyone can participate through our live stream. The broadcast starts at 16.00 and you can se it here:

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  7. We congratulate , the director of Greece, for receiving the prestigious award Child 10, as a recognition for her commitment in supporting children on the move. Link to watch the ceremony:

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  8. Jan 20

    Imma Guerras from the OHCHR announces the High level Panel on the years of the during the opening its session on February 24

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  9. We are excited to inform you that during the 83rd session, Costa Rica and the State of Palestine, where has national sections, will be reviewed.

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  10. The 83rd session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child starts today with an intense program of work. Follow the discussions here:

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  12. 🔴Female genital mutilation 🔴"Honour" crimes 🔴Dowry-related killings & violence 🔴Early/forced marriages 🔴“Virgin rapes” 🔴Bride kidnapping 🔴Virginity tests 🔴Polygamous marriage Still widespread, these practises rob girls♀️ of fundamental 👉

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  13. 📣Nous recrutons une/e Chargé/e de projet en "Justice des mineurs ! 🗓️Date limite : 22/01/2020 ➡️CV et lettre de motivation à recrutement@defensedesenfants.be L'offre complète ici 👇

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  14. The outlines that in immigration detention experience serious mental health disorders. 's paper explores alternative care for unaccompanied children in the context of international migration. Download the document here:

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  15. Jan 14

    ‘Let Girls be Girls!’ has launched an International Strategy to Eliminate Harmful Practices. We join your efforts .

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  16. We invite civil society actors working on dvpmt, peace & security, human rights & humanitarian issues to join our global online discussion on the UN’s role in protecting & promoting civic space. The moderated consultation will run from 13 to 24 Jan 2020:

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  17. Jan 6

    International law recognizes children affected by war as victims. Governments can avoid military detention of children by committing to transfer them to child protection authorities for rehabilitation and reintegration.

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  18. “detention is harmful to a child’s health, exposing them to the risk of sexual abuse and exploitation”, but incorrect age assessment of migrant children is leading to their unnecessary deprivation of liberty. Read more via :

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