DCI e-newsletter - April 2017

DCI e-newsletter - April 2017

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In this edition:

DCI elects Abdul Manaff Kemokai as new President, confirms 13 new national sections
Implementing the Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty
DCI @ 34th session of the UN Human Rights Council
2016 Annual Report
Justice for Children Award: final chance to apply - deadline: 30 April 2017
Other DCI highlights from around the world

DCI elects Abdul Manaff Kemokai as new President, confirms 13 new national section

The 12th International General Assembly (IGA) of DCI elected Abdul Manaff Kemokai of DCI-Sierra Leone as new President of the Movement, and granted full membership status to 13 provisional national sections – Read the press release here.

In its final declaration, “For the Human Rights of Children”, the IGA reiterated the principles and the 4 thematic priorities (justice for children, violence against children, children on the move, and children affected by conflicts) set out in the newly-adopted strategy for the next four years. Moreover, the IGA sponsored individual declarations by DCI-Italy and DCI-Argentina on national juvenile justice systems and by DCI-Costa Rica on the national budget for children’s rights.

Implementing the Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty

On the fringes of the Human Rights Council, DCI organized two side-events on the implementation of the UN Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty (reports soon available on our website).

Manfred Nowak, independent expert leading the study, set out his vision and said that work is already under way to collect the data that will form the backbone of the study. Panelists also called upon States to fund the Study to ensure its effective implementation, a critical point that was reiterated through statements submitted by DCI, on behalf of the NGO Panel for the Study, and by the Netherlands together with 34 other States during the Council.

DCI @ 34^th session of the UN Human Rights Council

In addition to the events on the Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty, DCI co-organised, as part of the NGO Working Group on Violence against Children, a panel discussion on “What are the concrete implications for Ending Violence Against Children at national and local level?”.

Reports for the panel discussions will soon be available on our website. In addition, DCI delivered and/or co-sponsored the following statements:

2016 Annual Report

In 2016, we provided direct socio-legal services and/or emergency assistance to more than 28’000 children while strengthening the capacities of 29’300 children, community members and professionals through empowerment and capacity-building activities.

At the international level, we continued to contribute to the work of the United Nations and co-convened the NGO Panel for the UN Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty. Get a full picture of our actions for children in 2016 right here!

Justice for Children Award: last chance to apply!

Are you a (former) Master’s student from a European University? Now is your last chance to apply to the second edition of the Justice for Children Award – deadline is on 30 April 2017. This year’s edition focuses on violence against girls in the justice system.

All the details and conditions are available here. Contact: award@defenceforchildren.org

Other DCI highlights from around the world

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