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Friday, March 21, 2014
Children’s life experiences help to prevent violence
Children in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region are contributing to the prevention and response to violence against children. For the first time, their experiences are the starting point for analysing the strengths and weaknesses of the child protection systems in the region.
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Faith leaders unite for child protection in Uganda
Faith leaders unite to help end violence against children
By Dr. Kathryn Kraft, senior research advisor, Faith and Development, World Vision InternationalI stood at the back of a village classroom and watched as a few dozen women and men introduced themselves. All were either leaders of their faith community, or were married to a faith leader. The head of the local Council of Imams was there. The head of the Catholic women's guild introduced herself. An Orthodox priest was followed by the wife of a Seventh Day Adventist pastor.
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June 7th 2017
Child Friendly Spaces research collaboration
Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) are used by humanitarian agencies to support and protect children in emergencies. Children are the most vulnerable group during conflict and in the aftermath of a disaster, both emotionally and physically.CFS provide young people with a safe place to play, participate in activities, learn about their rights to health and protection, and experience healing from trauma they’ve experienced. They also allow children to return to healthy routines and experience a sense of normalcy again.
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August 8th 2013