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International NGOs and Networks
Boes.org - Children's Rights Across the World
A web-based mechanism for getting help particularly for children with medical problems on an international scale, as well as promoting their rights.
Childnet International
They work to make the Internet a great and safe place for children and to ensure that their interests are promoted and protected.
Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers
Information about child soldiers, international law, campaigning and appeals, etc.
Defence for Children international - DCI
Organisation set up to ensure on-going, practical, systematic and concerted international action specially directed towards promoting and protecting the rights of the child. Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
ECPAT International
Network of organisations and individuals working together for the elimination of child prostitution, child pornography and trafficking of children for sexual purposes.
Global March Against Child Labour
Global March is a movement borne out of hope and the need felt by thousands of people across the globe: the desire to set children free from servitude. The site informs about child traffick, domestic child labour, worst forms of child labour, child soldiers, education, news and more.
International Society for Prevenction of Child Abuse and Neglect
ISPCAN's mission is to prevent cruelty to children in every nation, in every form: physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, street children, child fatalities, child prostitution, children of war, emotional abuse and child labor.
Mandate the Future (MtF)
MtF is Worldview's first online venture. The project is designed to harness the power of Internet and the digital medium to the advantage of youth across the globe.
The Child Rights Information Network
CRIN is a global network that disseminates information about the Convention on the Rights of the Child and child rights amongst non-governmental organisations, United Nations agencies, inter-governmental organisation, educational institutions, and other child rights experts.
The Global Movement for Children
It is a force for change, calling for people throughout the world to take action and protect the rights of children.
The Toybox Charity
The Toybox Charity works helping to rescue street children in Guatemala.
Women's World Summit Foundation (WWSF)
WWSF's principle objective is to empower women, children and NGOs. Its programs serve to help implement women's and children's rights, to generate increased commitment and support for the realization of agreed development goals, and to hold world leaders accountable to their promises made at numerous UN summits and international conferences.
 
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The Children's Rights Centre is committed to establishing a sustainable children's rights culture in the context of human rights principles. South Africa.
Organization dedicated to work with underprivileged children in Mumbai. India.
The Society offers a wide range of services to abused, abandoned and neglected children. It is involved in various projects in the community such as early childhood development programmes and a Life Skills programme for girls. South Africa.
The society was initiated by a group of concerned citizens to "promote the well being of children and protect them from cruelty, neglect or suffering. Zimbabwe.

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Selected news
Infancy and adolescence - Mon Nov 05 2007
Statement on child labour in GAP
Brand buyers have a responsibility to ensure that their sourcing and purchasing practices don’t encourage sweatshop abuses and child labour.
Source: Maquila Solidarity Network

Social Development /Infancy and adolescence /Gender - Mon Dec 11 2006
Gender bias increases poverty
Inequality at home between men and women leads to poorer health for the children and greater poverty for the family. Eliminating gender discrimination and empowering women will have a profound and positive impact on the survival and well-being of children, according to a new UNICEF report.
Source: BBC

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