This paper from the Global Partners Forum outlines the key reasons why birth registration is important. It also presents the current situation with regards to birth registration globally and gives a list of actions required to improve the numbers of children who are registered.
Read more »Social protection is critical to the reduction of child vulnerability by way of poverty reduction and community strengthening. Social protection and prevention strategies improve the economic, social and natural environment surrounding the child. This study, conducted by UNICEF, aims to improve understanding of existing social protection mechanisms in West and Central Africa. Challenges and opportunities… View Article
Read more »Sustainability of programs that assist abused, neglected and exploited children are dependent on the strength of the local social work workforce and welfare sector. This study aims to inform stakeholders on challenges and opportunities in strengthening and building the child welfare sector within Africa – with an emphasis on the social work workforce. Major findings… View Article
Read more »This coloring book, developed by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, was designed as a creative, kid-friendly way for children to learn about their rights. A Teacher’s Guide to facilitate the coloring book is available.
Read more »It is recognized that the HIV pandemic negatively impacts more than the individuals, but also families and their children. To support these vulnerable children, this paper pushes for a holistic approach to child and social protection. This advocacy brief approaches social protection as an overarching framework that focuses on the support of vulnerable children living… View Article
Read more »Individuals, families, communities, governments and organizations are all responsible for the protection of children. Many countries have minimal governmental capacity to protect children, including limited resources, poorly qualified workforce and inadequate local services for children. Since many governments do not fulfill their responsibility to protect children, communities need to build their own capacity to support… View Article
Read more »The Child Status Index is a simple way to assess the well-being of a child. This assessment index was designed to be user friendly at the grassroots level and comes in both picture and written form, for adaptability of the child. This booklet also contains simple instructions for completing the CSI, including preparing the child… View Article
Read more »This paper provides additional information and outlines recommended actions for protecting affected children from increased vulnerability, and for reducing their increased risk of abuse, exploitation and neglect. While it discusses the protection issues facing children globally, its recommended action speak directly to the findings of Africa’s Orphaned and Vulnerable Generations: Children affected by AIDS, which… View Article
Read more »Human rights documents often omit child specific rights that address the specific needs of children. This Nigeria UNICEF information sheet clearly outlines the rights of children, generalized definitions, basic provisions and special circumstances. This document is important for all policymakers, practitioners and program implements to use as a guide in policies and programs involving children.
Read more »This framework presents the national quality for protection of OVC Standards for the protection, care and support of Orphans and other Vulnerable Children in Uganda. It provides information about the standards, national indicators and sample interventions.
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