Young people have the right to be heard in decisions affecting them. VoiceMore is War Child’s youth-led advocacy programme which empowers young people affected by armed conflict to share their experiences and drive change.
Facilitating the participation of young people in decision making processes isn’t just a “nice to have”. It is a right, and an essential standard for organisations like War Child.
Under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), all children have the right to express their views in matters affecting them, to assemble, access information, and defend their rights. Youth are also increasingly recognised as core partners in bringing about global change, particularly in conflict and emergency contexts.
Violence against children (VAC) is a global problem, and the development of empirical methods to better understand its nature is a step towards tackling this challenge.
Globally, about one billion children experience violence, affecting individuals, families, communities, and society. In Colombia, ongoing conflict and drug-related armed violence drive high violence rates.
Every child deserves support, the chance to be heard, and a future they can look to with hope. The Beyond Trauma consortium is providing evidence-based psychosocial and mental health support to children and young people affected by the war in Ukraine.
