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Measuring Separation in Emergencies: Pilot Summary Report Democratic Republic of Congo Population-Based Estimation Method July-August 2014
Lindsay Stark, Beth Rubenstein, Hani Mansourian, Craig Spencer and Anna Skeels - USAID, Save the Children, CPC Learning Network, Columbia University,

This document reports on the field testing of the population-based estimation method (or ‘estimation method’) in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Measuring Separation in Emergencies Research Brief
USAID, Save the Children, CPC Learning Network,

This research brief provides an overview of the Measuring Separation in Emergencies (MSiE) project, including the rationale, measurement tools, and next steps.

Grandmothers and Children’s Schooling in 33 Sub-Saharan African Countries
Sandor Schrijner and Jeroen Smits ,

This study examines the effect of the presence of a grandmother in the household on the child in 33 Sub-Saharan African countries. The study focuses on the effect the grandmother’s presence has on the child’s educational participation, considering a range of circumstances.

Sixth International Policy Conference on the African Child - Social Protection in Africa: Making it Work
International Policy Conference on the African Child ,

27-28 October 2014 at the UN Conference Centre in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Child Safeguarding Conference, Cape Town, South Africa
Keeping Children Safe, Plan International, Save the Children, Terre des Hommes, UNICEF Nigeria, USAID and War Child,

This conference is being organised by leaders in the field: Keeping Children Safe, Plan International, Save the Children, Terre des Hommes, UNICEF Nigeria, USAID and War Child. Participation is sought from across Africa and from international experts.

Phase I Study Report: Social Cohesion and Community Based Protection Mechanisms in Chad and Burundi
The North South Institute,

This research explores links between child protection and peacebuilding. It includes a section examining community child protection mechanisms in Burundi.

The African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) Call for Nominations for the 2014 Larissa Award
African Child Policy Forum,

The 2014 Larissa Award will go to an initiative that focuses on “Child Deprivation and Vulnerability in Africa”.

Faith to Action Initiative Launches a Summary of Research to Help Guide Faith-Based Action
Faith to Action Initiative,

Faith to Action's latest publication, "Children, Orphanages, and Families: A Summary of Research to Help Guide Faith-Based Action" is now available online

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Alternative Care Briefing of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
Better Care Network (BCN), International Social Service (ISS), Save the Children, and SOS Children's Villages ,

This presentation, produced by Better Care Network (BCN), International Social Service (ISS), Save the Children, and SOS Children's Villages, was given at a 2014 briefing of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC). The objectives of the Alternative Care Briefing were to increase the understanding of and recommendations on the implementation of the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children when reviewing State Party Reports and drafting general recommendations and to create opportunities to promote the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children in its 5th anniversary.

Country Care Review: Sao Tome and Principe
Better Care Network,

This country care review includes the Concluding Observations for the Committee on the Rights of the Child adopted as part of its examination of Sao Tome's combined second to fourth periodic reports at the 64th Session of the Committee held between 16 September to 4 October 2013.