Rwanda

Demographic Data

  • Total population: 11.34 million
  • Population under 15 years: 41%
  • Life Expectancy at Birth: 64 years
  • Human Development Index: 163 out of 188
  • World Bank Status: Low income
  • HIV/AIDS Prevalence: 2.8 %
  • Mean Household Composition: 4.3 persons
  • Female-Headed Households: 31%
  • Early Marriage (% of children married by 18 years): 14%

Sources: World Bank, UNICEF, UNDP HDR 2015, DHS 2014/2015

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Uganda Care Leavers,

Uganda Care Leavers/Association of Care Leavers Uganda released this statement in response to the appearance of Ugandan children on an April 15 episode of Britain's Got Talent. These care leavers expressed concern about the institutionalisation of children and the need to instead promote family care for all children. 

ISI, UNICEF,

This document includes useful graphic information, ‘analysing CRC Committee recommendations on the child’s right to nationality and the protection of stateless children, capturing a snapshot of progressive engagement by the Committee on these issues between 2010-2020’. The factsheet is a brief and very useful document for all actors wishing to engage with the CRC Committee.

ISI, UNICEF,

This study comprises ‘multiple elements including practical tips on how to meaningfully engage with the Committee on the Rights of the Child on childhood statelessness, complemented by a checklist, template and guidance note on how to make submissions’.

Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography and other child sexual abuse material,

The Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography and other child sexual abuse material has called for inputs to inform her report to the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in October 2023.

USAID,

The U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Bureau for Development, Democracy and Innovation’s Inclusive Development Hub’s has published a Call for Concepts: Sustainable and Supportive Family Care and Protection Systems for Children. The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is April 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT.

Institutionalised Children Explorations and Beyond Journal,

The Sage Publication journal, ICB (Institutionalised Children Explorations and Beyond), is seeking authors from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka for a Sage Publication to summarize 10 years

Collaborative on Global Children's Issues, the Institute for the Study of International Migration,

During this webinar, participants explored the dynamics of migrant child labor in the United States. Will efforts to “crack down” on child labor stop exploitation? How will forthcoming changes to U.S. asylum processes impact migrant children and their livelihoods? Most importantly, what do migrant youth have to say about their experiences?

UNICEF ESARO, Changing the Way We Care (CTWWC),

This UNICEF/CTWWC paper argues that climate change is the greatest current and future threat to children’s care in the Eastern and Southern Africa region. Responding to this threat requires urgent coordinated action related to care reform policies and interventions and climate change responses.

Collaborative on Global Children's Issues,

During this webinar, participants will explore the dynamics of migrant child labor in the United States. Will efforts to “crack down” on child labor stop exploitation? How will forthcoming changes to U.S. asylum processes impact migrant children and their livelihoods? Most importantly, what do migrant youth have to say about their experiences?

Asociación Civil Doncel,

¡Hola! Queríamos recordarte que quedan los últimos días de inscripción para este curso online internacional que se dictará el viernes 14 de abril a las 18 hs (ARG) 15 hs (MEX), a cargo de Mariana Incarnato. ¡Podés inscribirte desde cualquier país del mundo!