Unpacking Childrens' Involvement in Armed Conflict: The Current Context in the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America

Unpacking Childrens' Involvement in Armed Conflict: The Current Context in the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America
CPC Learning Network, ChildFund Alliance, the Program on Forced Migration and Health at Columbia University, the Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict

This webinar was a panel conversation hosted by the CPC Learning Network, ChildFund Alliance, the Program on Forced Migration and Health at Columbia University, and the Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict that brought together a panel of experts to discuss the root causes leading to recruitment and involvement in activities of armed groups as well as the current context in countries such as Sudan, Colombia, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and more.

Family Matters: Growing up in Family-Based Care Makes a World of a Difference

Family Matters: Growing up in Family-Based Care Makes a World of a Difference
Marian J. Bakermans-Kranenburg, Marinus H. van IJzendoorn

This article reviews a study conducted about child development in residential care, foster/kafalah care, and adoptive families. The authors of the study demonstrated that institutions cannot provide safe, stable, and shared care for children, and lead to substantial delays in their development, not only for physical health but also for mental health and neurocognitive growth.

Podcast: Why the Move from Orphanages to Family Homes is an African Ideal - Revolutionizing Child Welfare in Sierra Leone

Podcast: Why the Move from Orphanages to Family Homes is an African Ideal - Revolutionizing Child Welfare in Sierra Leone
Helping Children Worldwide, Laura Horvath, Emmanuel M. Nabieu, Yasmine Vaughan, Melody Curtiss

Listen to transition support experts David Musa and Yatta Palmer of the Child Reintegration Centre (CRC) explain how transition is getting more children home to family and learn about the challenges, successes, and the powerful role of the CRC in revolutionizing child welfare in Sierra Leone.

Why the Move from Orphanages to Family Homes is an African Ideal: Revolutionizing Child Welfare in Sierra Leone
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Updated Checklist for the Integration of the Protection of Children Affected by Armed Conflict into CSDP Mission and Operations

Updated Checklist for the Integration of the Protection of Children Affected by Armed Conflict into CSDP Mission and Operations
Council of the European Union - Committee for Civilian Aspects of Crisis Management Politico-Military Group

Updated Checklist for the Integration of Protection of Children Affected by Armed Conflict into the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) Missions and Operations

EU Guidelines on Children and Armed Conflict

EU Guidelines on Children and Armed Conflict
European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Originally published in 2018 and updated in 2024 defines the EU’s global approach to protecting children affected by wars. These guidelines are intended to serve as a practical tool to direct and assist EU actors throughout the world in their work on children and armed conflict, including other situations of armed violence by state and non-state actors, such as terrorist organisations and organised criminal groups.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Resilience, and Outcomes in Older Adulthood: A Scoping Review

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Resilience, and Outcomes in Older Adulthood: A Scoping Review
Kelsey M. Haczkewicz, Sheza Shahid, Heather A. Finnegan, Caroline Monnin, Courtney D. Cameron, Natasha L. Gallant

This global scoping review aimed to examine the extent and nature of existing literature on the influence of adverse childhood experiences and resilience on the cognitive, physical, mental, and social health outcomes among older adults.

Approaches to Engaging Vulnerable Youth in Advocacy: Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou and the Aotearoa New Zealand Context

Approaches to Engaging Vulnerable Youth in Advocacy: Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou and the Aotearoa New Zealand Context
Family for Every Child

This practitioner guidance paper outlines the work of the Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou -- a charity based in New Zealand that provides support for the children and families of those in prison by providing wraparound support for these families, with home-based social work and a youth mentoring programme.