The EAC Child Policy is the culmination of various processes geared towards the harmonisation of standards on and approaches to the implementation of child rights in the EAC. 

This issue brief from the UNHCR highlights key messages from UNHCR in regards to family tracing and reunification. The brief outlines the importance of children growing up in a safe family environment and the positive impact this has on a child's psychological, cognitive and physical development. In the best case, alternative care is only required as an interim measure while family tracing is carried out and until the time when children can be reunited with parents or family members.This brief is part of a series developed by UNHCR which aims to guide field operations on key thematic child protection issues. 

This is a joint statement issued by ACPF and the Global Partnership to End Violence against Children following the Multi-Stakeholder Consultation on Ending Violence against children in Africa held in Addis Ababa, on September 29th and 30th, 2016.

Global Strategy – Beyond Detention 2014-2019 is a document released by UNHCR, which aims to support governments to end the detention of asylum-seekers and refugees.  

This country care review includes the care-related Concluding Observations adopted by the Committee on the Rights of the Child.

The aim of the National Action Plan is to encourage government and other children’s rights actors to adequately plan for and respond to the holistic needs and aspirations of CWDs in Uganda.

This country care review includes the care-related Concluding Observations adopted by the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 

This presentation by the Ministry of Community Development and Social Welfare, given at the Zambia National Consultation to Accelerate Care Reform, presents a situational analysis of children with disabilities in Zambia and explains why disability should be at the core of care reform.

This presentation by the Ministry of Community Development and Social Welfare, given at the Zambia National Consultation to Accelerate Care Reform, outlines eight strategic actions to be taken to accelerate care reform in Zambia.

This presentation from the Zambia Law Development Commission, given at the Zambia National Consultation to Accelerate Care Reform, describes the Zambia Law Development Commission and its work, provides an overview of the legal framework supporting child care in Zambia, and highlights potential or pending legislation related to children’s care.