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  • A mural painted by children

    29 August 2022

    United Against Child Trafficking: Commemorating World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

    Terre des Hommes Netherlands joined the world on 30th July 2022 to commemorate the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons…
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  • Humanitarian support for children affected by war in Ethiopia

    29 August 2022

    In School, Happy and Living a Better Life

    Born and raised in Tatabe, Madagascar, Vony started working in the mica mines when she was a toddler. A look…
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  • She Leads

    25 August 2022

    The Power of Safe Spaces in Strengthening Girls and Young Women’s Potential

    By establishing safe spaces, we have enabled Girls and Young women (GYW) to freely contribute towards decision making processes, share…
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  • members

    19 August 2022

    Child Rights and Clubs Booklet

    Child participation is at the core of Terre des Hommes Netherlands’ programmes. We believe that if children are more involved…
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  • Stories of Impact

    19 August 2022

    Stories of Impact: Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Kampala and Wakiso Districts, Uganda

    In our commitment and efforts to stop child exploitation, we implemented a project in Kampala and Wakiso Districts, Uganda to…
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  • Youth advocate from the Philippines

    11 August 2022

    8 Youth Advocates Groups from 8 Different Cities

    The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly increased child abuse and exploitation, in the Philippines specifically online. As a response, child rights…
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  • Leonard Zijlstra neemt afscheid als directeur van Terre de Hommes Nederland

    8 August 2022

    Leonard Zijlstra is leaving Terre des Hommes Netherlands as Managing Director

    Our director Leonard Zijlstra will be leaving the organisation. Leonard has been absent for a long time due to a…
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  • Sustainable Mentoring of Child Rights’ Advocates through the Radio Program “Ang Kabataan Karon” (The Youth of Today)

    1 August 2022

    Sustainable Mentoring of Child Rights’ Advocates through the Radio Program “Ang Kabataan Karon” (The Youth of Today)

    With the goal of attaining a sustainable approach to mentoring, the Children’s Legal Bureau in the Philippines arranged for their…
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  • Awareness session in Bangladesh

    27 July 2022

    Building Back Better overview

    Worldwide, 1 to 2 million children are victims of sexual exploitation. A complex problem that requires a comprehensive approach. In…
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  • This photo is staged. It refers to child sexual exploitation in front of the webcam. The girl is an actress. Photo: Corbino/Terre des Hommes

    27 July 2022

    Child Safety Online must be a priority. 14 organisations launch campaign to stop the spread of child sexual abuse material online

    We are proud to launch the Child Safety Online Now (#ChildSafetyOnlineNow) campaign in partnership with 14 organisations dedicated to protecting…
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  • GFEMs

    22 July 2022

    Back to School, Happy and Loved

    One would imagine that having four mothers means enjoying insatiable amounts of love and care. Ian would have wished that…
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  • Photo from Terre des Hommes Lausanne, taken in Ukraine

    11 July 2022

    Ukraine: “The hardest part is in the head”.

    The situation in Ukraine is still very delicate, but Terre des hommes (Tdh) is doing its best to help displaced…
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  • Youth advocate from Cambodia

    6 July 2022

    Terre des Hommes Netherlands introduces Trauma-informed Care in Cambodia

    Terre des Hommes Netherlands introduces Trauma-informed Care in Cambodia for the Benefit of Child Victims of Abuse and Exploitation.
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  • Jaaroverzicht 2021: Een jaar met impact

    24 June 2022

    Annual report 2021

    Lockdown, curfew and school closures: in 2021 the COVID-19 pandemic still had the world in its grip. This was also…
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  • Chege Ngugi, Africa Regional Director, ChildFund International

    23 June 2022

    Governments must develop & implement policies and laws that protect children from harmful practices

    On Thursday, June 16, we celebrated the Day of the African Child, a day to remember school children who marched…
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  • The statement is delivered by Youth Advocate Fancy (from Uganda), supported by the She Leads Programme and its partners.

    22 June 2022

    She Leads at the UN Human Rights Council

    Youth advocates from the She Leads program participate in the 50th session of the UN Human Rights Council. Several young…
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  • GFEMS

    20 June 2022

    First Cohort of Survivors Graduate from Youth Skills Training Centre

    Each year, 400-900 children (90% of whom are girls) in Uganda’s Karamoja region are trafficked for sexual exploitation and street…
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  • Foto Arie Kievit/Terre des Hommes

    10 June 2022

    Just three years left to get 160 million children out of child labour

    Terre des Hommes Netherlands launches global campaign against child labour. In 2015, world leaders agreed to end child labour by…
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  • Ms. Marianne Verhaar-Strijbos

    8 June 2022

    Terre des Hommes welcomes new Supervisory Board chair

    We are delighted to welcome Ms. Marianne Verhaar-Strijbos as the new chair of the Supervisory Board of Terre des Hommes…
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  • A Support System for Street Children

    1 June 2022

    A Support System for Street Children

    Kan Mongkol is a social worker at ‘The Hub’, a shelter of ChildLine Foundation. He had been supporting street children…
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  • Youth advocates from Cambodia

    1 June 2022

    The Joining Forces Alliance Cambodia calls for a strong commitment to support children’s rights after COVID-19

    Phnom Penh/Wednesday, June 1, 2022 – For International Children’s Day, the Joining Forces Alliance, a coalition of the six largest…
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  • Down to Zero hand drawn social media logos

    20 May 2022

    Key findings from Down to Zero’s safety by design research

    The internet is a blessing but at times comes with risks for children. The Down to Zero alliance researched Safety…
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  • Down to Zero hand drawn social media logos

    20 May 2022

    Safety by design to keep children safe online

    The internet provides a world of opportunity for children and has been a lifeline for many during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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  • Art

    19 May 2022

    Safe spaces for internally displaced women and children

    The recent conflict in Ethiopia posed a major threat to the wellbeing of children and women alike. In order to…
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  • Mind map within the focus group of 141 children

    18 May 2022

    Research paper – Child safety by design

    The internet provides a world of opportunity for children and has been a lifeline for many during the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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