opinion / March 12, 2024
Enough Food for Every Child: a Human Right?
As Elena Gaia prepares for the Geneva launch of World Vision’s ENOUGH campaign that calls for an end to child hunger and malnutrition, she ponders the enormous opportunities that NGOs like World Vision have to amplify the voices of children, while advocating at international forums like the Human Rights Council.
opinion / March 4, 2024
Securing Our Future: Placing Children at the Center of Global Solutions
As Dana Buzducea leads World Vision’s efforts to place children at the center of global agenda, including as regards to the UN’s “Pact for the Future”, she reflects on the complex global landscape and urgent need for concerted action to counter erosion of hard-won progress and address the disproportionate impact on children, particularly the most vulnerable.
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.
article / March 7, 2024
Women in action: From grassroots to global
A 19 years old Rima has emerged as an international young female advocate for women and children and serves as a youth representative for the children and youth council in her Community, located in the village of Anlong Kong Tmey, Khan Dangkor, Cambodia.
article / February 28, 2024
Advocating for Children's Rights: Princess' Transformative Experience
World Vision Ghana empowers children across the country to lead change and contribute to transformation in their communities through advocacy and training. This enables children to participate in community and national development processes
article / March 28, 2024
La Soledad: The Church for Migrants in Mexico City
In the heart of Mexico City, next to the iconic yet challenging neighborhood of Tepito, lies La Soledad shelter, a sanctuary for hundreds of migrants from various corners of the world. This sanctuary offers more than just a place to rest; it provides sustenance, medical assistance, legal guidance, and refuge for those migrating towards the United States.
Among its occupants are over 400 individuals residing in tents on the plaza adjacent to the sanctuary. Their hopes are pinned on a text message that will tell them if they have been admitted to the asylum program offered by the United States. However, behind the daily routines and acts of solidarity lies the dilemma of migrant children and adolescents who make their way to this site. Organizations such as World Vision Mexico and UNICEF have joined forces to address these pressing needs, implementing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives to safeguard health and well-being.
The stories of families like Luzmar and Yesmelis serve as reminders of the trials in search of a better future. From the jungles of Darien to the bustling streets of Mexico City, their odyssey is marked by resilience. Despite setbacks and uncertainties, their determination remains steadfast, fueled by the dream of a safer tomorrow for their children.