Joining Forces in Brussels: 6 CEOs stand up for children’s rights at the European Union!
2019 was a pivotal year for the European Union (EU) in light of the recent change of leadership in the m
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Children pledge to end violation of their rights using journalism
By Kambani Phiri, Communications Officer Children in most rural parts of Zambia are often forced to work in...
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...
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...
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 moves...
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...
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...
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 will...
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 Najat...
Governments are still allowing violence against children
By Tamara Tutnjevic Gorman, Policy Manager - Ending Violence Against Children Governments are still allowing violence against...
How I found my voice
By Roslinda, 14, young leader from Indonesia (Twitter: @InaRoslinda) I used to be shy. I did not like...
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...
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...
"My life has been totally transformed"
Akua Nimo is a single mother of five and a grandmother of six. Akua, a cocoa farmer in...
The Changemakers
Farjana – She is upset today because on the way to her school, she was rebuked and...
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...
Child Participation: Addressing inequalities in decision-making
Article 12 of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child recognises children and young people’s...
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...
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...
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 SudanI have learned so much since moving...
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...
Reflecting on gender inequality and the disparity of rights
By Patricio Cuevas-Parra, World Vision InternationalEvery November 20th, the international community observes Universal Children’s Day which coincides...
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 for...
Turning child rights into reality
It is July and most children in Lamjung district are enjoying their summer vacation with their family...
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...
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 aid...