Defence for Children
International is an independent non-governmental
organisation that has been promoting and protecting
children’s rights on a global, regional, national and
local level for 35 years.
Defence for
Children International is represented through its
national sections and associated members in 47*
countries worldwide, and an International Secretariat
based in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Defence for Children International believes that no child belongs behind bars. The deprivation of liberty should be used only as the very last resort in dealing with children in conflict with the law.
During its International
General Assembly in 2008, Defence for Children
International reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to
juvenile justice as its priority issue at the
international level.
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As an international human
rights organisation, Defence for Children International
works to raise awareness about child rights violations
and advocate for governments and stakeholders at
regional and international levels to take action to
implement international child rights standards.
Click below to read Defence for Children
International’s position statements on key child rights
issues.
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Mr. Jahangir Kabir Chowdhury
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our dear colleague and friend, killed by Israeli forces in July 2014