Brussels, 8 April 2021: Today, on International Romani Day, the European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC), Hope and Homes for Children, and Eurochild call on European states to commit to closing down institutions for children, and providing appropriate child and family support services for Romani children who are overrepresented in state care
The EU has unveiled a new Child Rights Strategy. What difference could it make for children and families?
Ukraine’s U-turn on shutting the world’s biggest network of state-run orphanages flies in the face of international law and leaves 100,000 children at risk of torture, sexual violence and trafficking.
Mark Waddington, CEO at Hope and Homes for Children, reacts to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s decision to cut the UK’s aid budget.
While we do not endorse the Goverment’s decision to merge the DfID and the FCO, the progress the UK has made must not be lost.
The UN resolution on the rights of the child 2019. This week, history was made as the 193 member states of the United Nations recognised the harm that institutions cause children and called for institutions to be progressively eliminated.
We reflect on what the generosity of our supporters, and the dedication of our staff, has achieved for children around the world
Our Global Ambassador, Rukhiya Budden, tells her story and urges the UK Government to make the issue of orphanages a priority
