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Highlights recent activities of the members of the Better Volunteering, Better Care Global Working Group in response to the earthquake in Nepal, as well as other relevant resources and articles.

À la veille de l’adoption du Programme de l’Union européenne en matière de migration, l’UNICEF demande que les droits et le bien-être des enfants migrants soient placés au cœur même de la politique d’immigration européenne. Ce sont les enfants qui migrent seuls, sans leurs parents ni adultes de leur famille, qui courent les plus gros risques.

UNICEF is calling for the rights and wellbeing of migrant children to be at the heart of Europe’s immigration policy.

This article sheds light on a growing movement in South Korea to accept and embrace single mothers.

UNICEF Nepal has produced a “What you should know” FAQ sheet on orphanage volunteering in Nepal for distribution, as well as an infographic that can be used to encourage people not to donate to orphanages in Nepal.

This article from the Australian sheds light on the increased vulnerability of children to trafficking in the aftermath of the earthquake in Nepal.

This article from the Tokyo Weekender sheds light on the adoption situation in Japan.

According to this article from the Times of India, the Supreme Court of India has expressed deep concern regarding the adoption of Indian children by foreign nationals as a means of child trafficking and exploitation.

On May 6th, 2015, industry leaders met for a stock-taking discussion on Economic Strengthening for Orphans and Vulnerable Children. View videos, presentations, and the agenda from the event.

Next Generation Nepal has published a press release on its current efforts to combat child trafficking in the wake of the devastating earthquake that has hit Nepal.