In the months leading to their possible adoption by the United Nations General Assembly, a new Special Series of the Monthly Review will address and explore the principles and recommendations enshrined in the UN Guidelines for the Appropriate Use and Conditions of Alternative Care, as well as their concrete implications for the protection of children in alternative care. International Social Service’s first segment of the series addresses the historical background and the principles and objectives of the Guidelines. It also includes a section on initiatives advocating for and supporting the Guidelines. The publication includes versions in English, French and Spanish.
The specific chapters of the Guidelines, which will be explored in the forthcoming articles of this Series, are dedicated to the establishment of clear policies and agreed procedures for authorities and professionals. It is therefore hoped that this Special Series, which will put a strong emphasis on practical initiatives designed to implement the Guidelines, will contribute to the understanding and use of the Guidelines, and to the development of strategies, required to integrate the principles into domestic legislation and practices.
