Child rights advocacy

Meaningful participation

Together: Strengthening child and youth participation in public decision-making

October 5 2023 - “I want children to know about their rights. Not everybody knows that they can be heard and speak about what they want,” says Almas, 27, one of the mentors for the Together project.

Advocacy

“Provide equal support for unaccompanied children!”

August 31 2023 - Younes came alone from Afghanistan to Germany when he was 17 years old seeking safety. He addressed a United Nations audience in Geneva during the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) pre-session of Germany to put forward recommendations on improving reception conditions and support for children in migration.

Advocacy

NGOs mark one year since activation of the Temporary Protection Directive and call for continued support for refugees from Ukraine

March 10 2023 - On 4 March 2022, in the spirit of solidarity with the people of Ukraine, the Council of the European Union unanimously activated the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD).

Mental Health

The EU’s comprehensive approach to mental health: ensuring the needs of children and young people are at the centre

February 17 2023 - As the European Commission is preparing its proposal on a comprehensive approach on mental health, SOS Children’s Villages calls on the EU to outline concrete actions to ensure the mental wellbeing of children and youth, especially those without or at risk of losing parental care.

Advocacy

Sweden’s EU presidency: an opportunity to advance child rights

January 23 2023 - Sweden is uniquely positioned to drive the implementation of the European Child Guarantee and other initiatives promoting child rights, especially for those who have lost parental care.

Refugees and Migrants

Protecting the rights of migrant children benefits us all

December 16 2022 - No human chooses their place of birth, and sometimes, they have no choice but to leave that place behind. When they are forced to move in search of a better life, children often suffer the most.