This paper analyzes youth vulnerabilities, with an emphasis on developing countries. It looks at heightened vulnerabilities in life transitions due to extreme, life-threatening circumstances (political violence, armed conflict, etc.). Life transitions are

This paper explores local perspectives on female child marriage and circumcision in Ethiopia. Both practices are widespread still, despite international and national efforts to eradicate them, and reflect deep-rooted patriarchal and gerontocratic values r

This review essay summarises current research into child development that investigates what promotes and what threatens children’s growth and security. It examines how the well-being of children affects and is affected by wider societal (especially econom

Chronic childhood poverty is often considered synonymous with the risk of adverse outcomes. This paper considers the ways in which notions of risk, poverty and childhood are constructed and supported through empirical research. Poverty and childhood are o

The purpose of this special issue on The Statelessness of the World's Children is twofold: Firstly, it is intended to draw attention to the challenges faced by displaced children. Although there is a growing body of literature from both academic and pract

A compilation of guidelines and tools that can be used in the evaluation of psychosocial programming with youth. The tools are participatory, can be used in a variety of contexts and are easily implemented by local practitioners. The report is based on th

A training manual for preparing researchers who plan to work with children, which covers topics ranging from ethical considerations in sample selection to data presentation. The manual gives practical and ethical guidance on conducting research with child