article / April 2, 2024
World Vision Zambia recognises journalists for amplifying children’s voices through media awards
In a celebration of journalistic excellence and impactful storytelling, World Vision has hosted the second edition of its Media Recognition Awards ceremony to recognize journalists whose work sheds light on transformational Community development, including children’s voices.
press release / March 9, 2024
Joining Forces Alliance Zambia Commits to amplifying Children’s voices and Rights
Lusaka, Zambia - As we mark International Children's Broadcast Day on March 3, 2024, Joining Forces Alliance Zambia affirms its commitment to amplify the voices of children across the country. Under the theme "Children's Voices, Children's Rights - Our Collective Responsibility", we recognize the critical importance of providing platforms for children to express themselves and defend their rights.
article / April 17, 2024
World Vision Statement at the 43rd ordinary session of The African Committee Of Experts on The Rights and Welfare of the Child.
World Vision, a global humanitarian organization, is sharing a statement delivered at the 43rd Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. The statement highlights World Vision's commitment to children's rights in Africa and outlines their recent work on issues like child hunger, education, and climate change. It also calls for action on ongoing humanitarian crises and the need for investment in food security solutions.
press release / March 8, 2024
World Vision says reports of Gazan children starving to death is ‘of grave concern’
International aid agency World Vision is deeply concerned by the increasing reports of children dying from starvation in the Gaza Strip even after the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), an independent and apolitical mechanism, warned of the increasing risk of famine in December 2023.
article / February 15, 2024
Our child-led research makes child activists’ voices stronger in Brazil
As we observe World Social Justice Day 2024, Carlos- a young leader from Brazil- shares this article to call for equal opportunities for all groups in society to participate, especially children and young people from marginalised populations. This text has been published in the recently launched book "Young People in the Global South: Voice, Agency & Citizenship."
press release / March 6, 2024
World Vision is concerned by reports of dozens of missing children following the surge in attacks in northern Mozambique
World Vision is calling for all to be done to ensure the safe return to their families of at least 70 children reported missing, following a new wave of armed attacks in the province of Cabo Delgado, in northern Mozambique. Authorities have confirmed that parents and caregivers have lost contact with the children whose whereabouts are unknown to them, after being forced to flee their homes.
publication / March 12, 2024
Joining Forces Alliance Somalia Advocacy and Policy Asks on Combatting Violence Against Women and Girls in Somalia
Somalia continues to face significant challenges in addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG). According to the Somalia Health and Demographic Survey (SHDS, 2020), gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most prevalent human rights violations faced by women and girls in Somalia. The survey shows that over 60% of women face physical abuse, denial of education, forced marriage, rape and sexual harassment forms of domestic violence.