Nigeria

This report presents key findings from a small-scale pilot research project that explored the experiences and priorities of young people caring for their siblings in sibling-headed households affected by AIDS in Tanzania and Uganda.

This is the summary report on the research phase of a project looking at the needs of child-carers in four African countries; Nigeria, Uganda, Angola and Zimbabwe. The research consisted of a literature review and participatory child-led research in one site in each of the four countries.

This report from the Cambodian Ministry of Health and Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation outlines the efforts of the Cambodian government to address the needs of vulnerable people.

Cette recherche-action part du constat que la situation de guerre civile dans laquelle le Burundi a été plongé depuis 1993, le SIDA et la paupérisation ont eu des conséquences dramatiques sur la vulnérabilité de la population et plus particulièrement sur les enfants. Ainsi, les conséquences sociales et culturelles de l’état de guerre alimentent des processus de marginalisation au sein de la population des moins de 18 ans, favorisent des comportements délictueux, la perte de repères sociaux et compromettent l’insertion naturelle dans la vie sociale. 

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).