Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children: On the way to the United Nations General Assembly
On 20 November 2009, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child celebrates its 20th anniversary, but still there remains a pressing need for guidance in implementing the convention for millions of children worldwide without, or at risk of losing, parental care. The Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children, which most likely will be adopted by the UN General Assembly on 20 November, are intended to enhance the implementation of the convention in matters of protection and well-being of children who are in need of alternative care, or who are at risk of so being. More...