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Faith leaders and Child Rights Advocates: the good news and the bad news.

On the 30th anniversary of the Convention, do people of faith care about the CRC? By Dana Buzducea, World Vision's Global Leader for Advocacy and Engagement The story of religion and protection of children’s rights has been one of highs and lows, good news and bad.

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Ending violence against women and girls is a priority

By Lara Villar, Senior Director of Operations, Ministry Impact & Engagement Violence against women continues to be an...

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 - 07:22

A South Sudanese’s plea: “South Sudan’s peace starts with us”

“Blessed are peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God” - Matthew 5:9 As South Sudan...

Friday, November 1, 2019 - 15:03

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World Vision Partners with Buganda Kingdom to End Violence Against Children

“Social norms and practices are confused by society," said Charles Peter Mayiga, prime minister of the Buganda...

Saturday, September 28, 2019 - 18:26

Faith withAction

Faith with Action: Religious Leaders Re-Commit to End Violence Against Children In Uganda

More than 200 senior faith leaders from 35 districts in Uganda have re-committed to end violence against children....

Monday, September 23, 2019 - 15:39

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Early marriages are now a crime in Mozambique

“I am very happy with the news. If all people comply with the law, girls like me...

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 - 20:42

Young leaders at the high level political forum at the UN

What young leaders are taking away from the High-Level Political Forum

Photo : Young leaders Liteboho, Roslinda and Nomurandi meet with the UN Special Representative to the Secretary-General...

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 23:01

Governments are still allowing violence against children

Governments are still allowing violence against children

By Tamara Tutnjevic Gorman, Policy Manager - Ending Violence Against Children Governments are still allowing violence against children....

Friday, July 12, 2019 - 20:11

Roslinda

How I found my voice

By Roslinda, 14, young leader from Indonesia (Twitter: @InaRoslinda) I used to be shy. I did not...

Friday, July 12, 2019 - 18:15

Mongolian girl at UN with her flag

Tackling air pollution and climate change in Mongolia

By Nomundari, 14, young leader from Mongolia (Twitter: @Nomunda48381804) A lot of adults think that kids can’t...

Friday, July 12, 2019 - 17:52

In a group photo are Hon. Ummy Mwalimu Minister for Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (3rd left); Gilbert Kamanga; WVT National Director (1st left), other stakeholders and children from Nzega and Kagera APs.

A Story Book Set to Help Rewrite the Stories of Young Girls in Tanzania

In Tanzania, the ‘Day of the Africa Child’ was celebrated widely, including a national commemoration which was held...

Monday, July 8, 2019 - 13:41

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"My life has been totally transformed"

Akua Nimo is a single mother of five and a grandmother of six. Akua, a cocoa farmer...

Monday, July 8, 2019 - 10:22

The Changemakers

Farjana – She is upset today because on the way to her school, she was rebuked and...

Monday, July 8, 2019 - 08:59

The daily transport grind is over; 300 South Sudanese girls get bicycles

Josephine Bekita was smiling with excitement. Her dream to own a bicycle just came true. “Going to school...

Tuesday, July 2, 2019 - 12:43

Child Participation: Addressing inequalities in decision-making

Article 12 of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child recognises children and young...

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 - 12:46

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Ending violence against children, one penny at a time

By Elena Gaia, Senior Advisor – Violence Against Children, World Vision In September 2015, world leaders made...

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 21:47

Tackling child marriage and encouraging girl-child education through the arts!

World Vision Niger launched a child protection caravan in the village of Fissataou in Maradi. It was launched...

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 - 11:05

A salute to South Sudanese women’s courage and grace in the midst of unimaginable odds

By Vanessa Saraiva , Protection & Gender Senior Advisor, World Vision South Sudan I have learned so...

Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - 07:29

Child Married Early Lesotho

Rescued from early marriage and now back to school

“If only I knew that sleeping with a boyfriend will make me fall pregnant, I would not...

Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - 12:24

Patricio Cuevas-Parra meets young researchers from Sierra Leone

Reflecting on gender inequality and the disparity of rights

By Patricio Cuevas-Parra, World Vision International Every November 20 th , the international community observes Universal Children’s Day...

Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 12:42

Gender and protection advocate from South Sudan nominee for Bond’s humanitarian award

World Vision’s Social Reintegration Coordinator in South Sudan Christine Ngbaazande, based in Yambio, Western Equatoria was nominated...

Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 18:51

Turning child rights into reality

It is July and most children in Lamjung district are enjoying their summer vacation with their family...

Monday, October 29, 2018 - 05:08

It takes a world to end violence against children

Niger is one of the countries in the world most affected by violence against children. The living conditions...

Thursday, October 25, 2018 - 11:03

Esperance in Burundi.

Cash: the glue that binds humanitarian and development work

By Kathryn Taetzsch Global Director, Cash-Based Programming World Vision International For too long, as practitioners of good...

Monday, October 15, 2018 - 21:18

UN Day of General Discussion on Children as Human Rights Defenders

Patricio Cuevas-Parra, Senior Policy Adviser for Child Participation and Rights with World Vision International, is one of...

Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 18:19

Sarafina, the End Child Marriage Ambassador

Sarafina, 15, lives in Pong-Tamale, a rural area in the Savelugu Municipality within the Northern Region and has...

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - 10:41