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Poverty and “Economic Deprivation Theory”: Street Children, Qur’anic Schools/almajirai and the Dispossessed as a Source of Recruitment for Boko Haram and other Religious, Political and Criminal Groups in Northern Nigeria

Poverty and “Economic Deprivation Theory”: Street Children, Qur’anic Schools/almajirai and the Dispossessed as a Source of Recruitment for Boko Haram and other Religious, Political and Criminal Groups in Northern Nigeria
William W. Hansen - Perspectives on Terrorism
01 Oct 2016

In this article, William W. Hansen argues that the street children who populate the cities of Northern Nigeria have no means of support other than begging for their daily food, petty crime or providing casual labor. 

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Advocating for Social Services for the Benefit of All Children and Their Families

Advocating for Social Services for the Benefit of All Children and Their Families
Opening Doors
2017

This report from Opening Doors discusses the Opening Doors II pan-European campaign launched in Chisinau.  

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Summary Sheet: Preliminary Findings – December 2016: Zimbabwe Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment ZIMPHIA 2015-2016

Summary Sheet: Preliminary Findings – December 2016: Zimbabwe Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment ZIMPHIA 2015-2016
PHIA Project
01 Dec 2016

The attached Summary Sheet, provides a short summary of the preliminary findings of the 2015-2016 ZIMPHIA Report.  

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Zimbabwe HIV Fact Sheet – 2015 Demographic and Health Survey

Zimbabwe HIV Fact Sheet – 2015 Demographic and Health Survey
ZIMSTAT, DHS
01 Feb 2017

This HIV Fact Sheet provides short demographics on HIV prevalence and trends in Zimbabwe

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The Illusion of Protection

The Illusion of Protection
Halyna Postoliuk - Opening Doors for Europe's Children
01 Jun 2016

Maxim’s story illustrates the problems with institutional care and the stagnation often seen in the child protection system.

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Tia Palermo on Evaluation of Social Cash Transfers in Sub-Saharan Africa

Tia Palermo on Evaluation of Social Cash Transfers in Sub-Saharan Africa
UNICEF
01 Dec 2016

In this Innocenti Podcast, Tia Palermo discusses The Transfer Project, a government run large-scale social cash transfer program in Sub-Saharan Africa. 

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Un Futuro Mejor es Posible: Promover la Vida Familiar para Niños con Discapacidad en Institución - Manual para Profesionales

Un Futuro Mejor es Posible: Promover la Vida Familiar para Niños con Discapacidad en Institución - Manual para Profesionales
Servicio Social Internacionale
2016

Este manual proporciona orientación a los profesionales que trabajan con niños con discapacidades en el cuidado residencial. 

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Un Autre Futur est Possible: Promouvoir la Vie une Famille pour les Enfants Handicapés en Institution - Manuel à l’usage des professionels (sic)

Un Autre Futur est Possible: Promouvoir la Vie une Famille pour les Enfants Handicapés en Institution - Manuel à l’usage des professionels (sic)
Service Social International
2016

Ce manuel fournit des conseils aux professionnels qui travaillent avec les enfants handicapés dans les soins en établissement. 

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A Better Future is Possible: Promoting Family Life for Children with Disabilities in Residential Care - Manual for Professionals

A Better Future is Possible: Promoting Family Life for Children with Disabilities in Residential Care - Manual for Professionals
International Social Service
2016

This manual provides guidance to professionals who work with children with disabilities in residential care. 

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Para Professionals in the Social Services Workforce: Guiding Principles, Functions and Competencies

Para Professionals in the Social Services Workforce: Guiding Principles, Functions and Competencies
Global Social Service Workforce Alliance
01 Feb 2017

This document details the guiding principles for para professionals in the social service workforce. 

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