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The purpose of the assignment is to explore the veracity of the hypothesis based on a literature review and specific country case studies exploring whether child protection systems are able to mitigate child protection risks and facilitate responses during and in the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster.

Good practices covered in this publication have sought to address specific constraints and challenges in achieving the Goals, in each country’s context, with specific examples related to care and protection for vulnerable children.

In June 2010, the Committee on the Rights of the Child issued its Concluding Observations to countries reviewed during the Committee's 54th session. This brief summarizes the UNCRC observations regarding alternative care.

Practical information for agencies and advocates working with this Haitian children and families following the January 2010 earthquake, with special guidance on filing federal Temporary Protective Status applications.

An eye-opening analysis of the social, economic, political and family problems contributing to an overwhelming HIV epidemic that disproportionately affects young people, adolescents and children.

This Note provides background and technical information on social protection in Cambodia to inform the development of a national social protection strategy for the poor and vulnerable by the Council for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD).

The focus of this thesis is the position of orphans, vulnerable children and orphanages in Ghana in relation to the ‘help’ they receive from western volunteers and NGOs.

L’Assemblée parlementaire prend note avec satisfaction des nombreux progrès accomplis ces dernières décennies par les Etats membres du Conseil de l’Europe en ce qui concerne les droits et le bien-être des enfants. Cela étant, dans le contexte de la mondialisation et de la crise économique actuelle, un nombre croissant d’enfants est confronté à de «nouveaux risques»: traite des enfants ou enfants abandonnés par leurs parents migrants.

Report looking at the milestones met and challenges ahead in responding to the needs of children and communities in earthquake affected Haiti. Includes reporting on child protection specific needs and the situation of children without parental care.

This child friendly report was produced to provide feedback to children who took part in the consultations for for developing EveryChild's conceptual framework -Every child deserves a family. Aimed at children 11 years and older, it can be used to initiate discussions about a loss of parental care and care and protection issues for youth.