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.
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.
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 / February 21, 2024
Children's Right to Complete their Educational Journey
Children's Right to Complete their Educational Journey
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.
opinion / February 9, 2024
A mustard seed for child participation: why supporting children’s presence online matters
Paula Cantor, communications and advocacy advisor for the Amplifying Children's Voices project, shares about her journey working with adolescents from Bangladesh, Brazil and Canada and the importance of empowering youth globally to address social issues effectively.