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Abused domestic workers in Europe: The case of au pairs
This study analyses au pair arrangements in six EU Member States (Denmark, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain) through descriptions of national and international legal frameworks and practices of au pairing. The findings show different pa
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Left further behind: how policies fail the poorest children in New Zealand
In 2008, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) produced Left Behind, which reflected the position of children in New Zealand. Three years later, the lack of substantial progress on so many issues facing children in this country led CPAG to update that publica
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Cómo responder a los derechos de niños y niñas menores de 6 años… Tarea pendiente
A publication produced by Save the Children on the challenges facing Peruvian early childhood education for children in the age group of 0-6 years. It pays special attention to the levels of malnutrition and lack of day care facilities for children below
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Community Case Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition in Southern Bangladesh
Bangladesh has the fourth-highest number of children – around 600,000 at any one time – suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in the world. Currently, ongoing national programs (such as the National Nutrition Program) do not include an effective
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Age assessment practices: a literature review & annotated bibliography
Age assessment refers to the procedures through which authorities seek to establish the chronological age of an individual and is applied in a variety of contexts and for a number of different purposes. The age of separated children is a pivotal factor in
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Child maltreatment at home: Prevalence among orphans and vulnerable children in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
This research briefly describes the prevalence of physical and verbal maltreatment among highly vulnerable children (HVC) in areas of KwaZulu-Natal, South Aftrica, and identifies factors associated with maltreatment. Data were collected for the baseline p
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Situation Analysis and Recommendations: Dampier Peninsula Indigenous Parenting Support Services
The Indigenous Parenting Support Program is aimed to strengthen parenting skills and support the development, learning and well-being of Indigenous children. The program works to encourage Indigenous parents to overcome barriers to good family relationshi
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Bringing Human Rights to Bear in Times of Crisis: A human rights analysis of government responses to the economic crisis
It has been more than two years since the start of the largest financial meltdown and global economic recession in over fifty years. And yet, how have our governments responded to this crisis in such a way as to uphold people's fundamental dignity and hum
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Situation faced by institutionalized children and adolescents in shelters in Guatemala
This study, conducted by the President’s Office for Social Welfare in Guatemala with the support of Holt International Services and UNICEF, analyzes the situation faced by institutionalized children and adolescents in shelters in Guatemala. The purpose of
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La Participación del Hombre como Padre en la Región de Latinoamérica y el Caribe: Una Revisión de Literatura Crítica con Consideraciones para Políticas
A report aimed at providing an overview and analysis of men’s participation as fathers in the Latin American and Caribbean region. This literature review contains theoretical and empirical considerations on: the role of men in families and on the role of
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Men's Participation as Fathers in the Latin American and Caribbean Region: Critical Literature Review with Policy Considerations
A report aimed at providing an overview and analysis of men’s participation as fathers in the Latin American and Caribbean region. This literature review contains theoretical and empirical considerations on: the role of men in families and on the role of
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A Fast Track to 2015: Educating the world's children for a better future
'A Fast track to 2015: Educating the world's children for a better future' presents a concise overview of EFA FTI's track record in providing universal access to primary education to its 38 low-income partner countries. Since its inception in 2002, and as