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Cameroon

Struggling but enduring, a story of single parenthood in Cameroon

December 7 2020 - The death of a husband often means hardship for many single mothers in Central Africa. Often, they show incredible resilience to rise above such difficult circumstances to break the cycle of stigma.

India

Heroes like Mani

December 3 2020 - On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we honor children and young people like Manimeghlai who have continued to learn new skills and thrive amidst the lockdown.

Heritage

SOS Children's Villages pioneer Maria Heissenberger remembered

December 1 2020 - Maria Heissenberger made a significant contribution to the worldwide development of SOS Children's Villages. She, together with Hermann Gmeiner, built the first SOS Children's Village outside of Europe, in Daegu, South Korea. She died on November 23 at the age of 90.

Honduras

Two brave sisters escape violence in Honduras

December 2 2020 - Honduran Fernanda and Jimena flee violence at the beginning of this year, hoping to have a fresh start in the US. After being detained in a migration centre in Mexico without knowing what was next, the pandemic outbreak increased their fear and uncertainty.  

Youth Participation

Youth against cyberbullying

November 24 2020 - Today, the lives of children and young people are increasingly moving online. From gaming to socializing and schooling, children and young people grow up in a virtual world. But, is growing up online safe?

UN Resolution

Shared expertise leads to realizing children’s rights

November 20 2020 - One year on from the adoption of the UN Resolution on the Rights of the Child focusing, for the first time ever, on children without parental care, awareness and recognition of the situation of this group of children have increased. It is now time to act and make those commitments a reality.