A comprehensive guide to training young people on the development of life skills, such as communication, decision-making, and relationships.

Overviews the causes and consequences of the orphan crisis in Africa and analyzes current social protection responses. Suggests good practices in social protection of orphans and vulnerable children.

Outlines national efforts to disarm, demobilize, and reintegrate former child soldiers with respect to specific political contexts. Includes lessons learned, future challenges, and recommendations.

A report recording the proceedings of a conference co-sponsored by the World Bank and World Vision. The two-day conference sought to promote awareness of OVC issues around the world, to provide practitioners with a forum to share best practices and other insights, and to probe the role of social protection in implementing a balanced response. Participants included but were not limited to: community and donor organizations, NGOs.

Le forum des ONG d'aide à l'enfance en difficulté́ est une coalition ivoirienne pour la défense des droits de l'enfant regroupant les ONG et associations qui œuvrent pour la protection et la promotion des droits de l'enfant.  Le présent rapport résulte de l'analyse du cadre juridique national et de l'étude du contexte social actuel par rapport aux dispositions de la CDE et du rapport initial de Côte-d'Ivoire. 

The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) is an important tool for advancing children’s rights.

The Children's Act of Ghana reforms and consolidates the law relating to children.

This study was intended to identify existing arrangements surrounding children’s presence in institutional settings, identify legislation that contributes to the institutionalization of children, and make policy recommendations in respect of the opportunities to improve existing arrangements. 

This document provides background information to a study conducted on the situation of children in institutional homes in Ghana.

This document provides supplemental information to a study conducted on the situation of children in institutional homes in Ghana.