Nigeria

First briefing paper of series, aims to share good practices and information exchange on preparation for leaving care and after care support

Summary of conference declarations and recommendations prepared by over 400 conference participants emphasizing the crucial importance of family based care for children without parental care.

This article is based on information collected about the situation of double orphans who are heading households in Rakai District, Uganda.

This Report was drafted by a group of independent experts convened by Commissioner of the European Commission, Vladimír Špidla, in February 2009 to address the issues of institutional care reform in their complexity. The report addresses recommendations to Member States which have the main responsibility for action in this area.

The Manual for the Measurement of Indicators for Children in Formal Care is manual to assist countries in strengthening their information system around children in formal care through data collection around 15 global indicators.

Policy/analysis tools for manual to assist countries in strengthening their information system around children in formal care through data collection around 15 global indicators

Manual to assist countries in strengthening their information system around children in formal care through data collection around 15 global indicators

Provides global guidance on specific indicators to monitor and evaluate the national responses to orphans and vulnerable children

The first comprehensive resource on child protection statistics. Includes data on children without parental care, child trafficking, child marriage, children with disabilities, etc.

Report is based on a survey of 316 children and discussions with a further 46 children on their experiences as children in care.