Defence for Children International

Defence for Children International Grassroots movement for children's rights - Focus on Justice for Children. Its International Secretariat is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Defence for Children International (DCI) is an independent non-governmental organisation that has been promoting and protecting children’s rights on a global, regional, national and local level for 30 years. The DCI Movement is represented through its grassroots national sections and associated members in more than 45 countries worldwide. The DCI movement was founded in 1979, the International Yea

r of the Child, at a time when few international structures were dedicated to a rights-based approach in addressing the many challenges facing the world’s children. DCI was at the forefront in the drafting process and international lobby for the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and its work continues to be embedded in these fundamental principles. Since 2005, Justice for Children has been the overachieving priority of the Movement.

🚨The situation for children in the DRC is deteriorating.With the Ebola outbreak, armed conflict, displacement, and growi...
03/06/2026

🚨The situation for children in the DRC is deteriorating.

With the Ebola outbreak, armed conflict, displacement, and growing humanitarian needs, children face increasing risks to their health, safety, education, and well-being.

Stay informed. Support those working on the ground to protect children's rights.

🤝Donate to DCI-DRC/BIFERD through the link in our bio or visit defenceforchildren.org

02/06/2026

51% of Palestinian child detainees were held in administrative detention without charge or trial by the end of 2025.

Behind every statistic is a child deprived of freedom, family, and due process. Accountability cannot wait.

Listen to DCI's statement at UN Human Rights Council 61 on the situation of Palestinian child detention.

Learn more at defenceforchildren.org

At the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council, DCI warned that the situation for children affected by armed conflict i...
28/05/2026

At the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council, DCI warned that the situation for children affected by armed conflict is deteriorating globally.

🔸Democratic Republic of the Congo
🔸Lebanon
🔸Yemen...and countless others

In these countries, DCI works to strengthen child protection through policy and international advocacy, community-based programming, and direct support services for children and families.

Member States must not stand by!

Read our full statement here: https://defenceforchildren.org/dci-warns-of-deteriorating-protections-for-children-in-armed-conflict-statement-at-the-61st-session-of-the-un-human-rights-council/

🚨The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has been declared a “public health emergency of i...
28/05/2026

🚨The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has been declared a “public health emergency of international concern” by the World Health Organisation.

Children are among those most severely affected by the Ebola virus. They face heightened risks from infection, shortages of essential supplies and services, and the long-term psychosocial impacts of the crisis.

🌍Defence for Children International – Democratic Republic of the Congo / BIFERD is on the ground supporting their community.

Donate today at defenceforchildren.org

21/05/2026

🚨When children speak up, we need to listen🚨

Layan, a child advocate from Palestine, addressed the UN Human Rights Council on behalf of Defence for Children International.

Layan spoke about the everyday realities of life under occupation.

She powerfully reminds us, “Our request is simple: we want to live with dignity, to learn, to feel protected, and to move safely in our own land.”

🌍 DCI's May Newsletter is out now!Each month, DCI publishes Global News in English, French, and Spanish, connecting our ...
21/05/2026

🌍 DCI's May Newsletter is out now!

Each month, DCI publishes Global News in English, French, and Spanish, connecting our National Sections and partners with key updates from our movement.

✅ Read the Newsletter https://bit.ly/4uqksfF
✅ Subscribe https://bit.ly/3PTPT2H

Take a look at DCI’s engagement at the 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council!From hosting two side events and deli...
19/05/2026

Take a look at DCI’s engagement at the 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council!

From hosting two side events and delivering four statements to engaging in working groups and participating in the Annual Day on the Rights of the Child, DCI worked throughout HRC61 to ensure children’s voices were heard in every discussion.

Read our HRC Round-Up here: https://defenceforchildren.org/dci-at-un-human-rights-council-61/

Children and families in Lebanon are facing devastating consequences — killed and injured, displaced, and living in fear...
07/05/2026

Children and families in Lebanon are facing devastating consequences — killed and injured, displaced, and living in fear.

Learn more about the human impact of the ongoing Israeli bombings and the Yellow Line in Lebanon.

Support emergency response for affected children and families:
defenceforchildren.org/dci-lebanon-urgently-calls-for-donations-support-children-now/

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Additional Sources:

https://www.unocha.org/news/todays-top-news-lebanon-occupied-palestinian-territory-sudan-democratic-republic-congo
https://www.unicef.org/media/180411/file/2026-HAC-Lebanon-rev-Apr.pdf

https://www.unicef.ch/en/current/news/2026-04-09/lebanon-33-children-killed-airstrikes

https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2026/04/un-experts-condemn-israels-unprecedented-bombing-lebanon-after-ceasefire

https://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/news/155218/agriculture-ministry-22-of-lebanons-agricultural-land-damaged-food-security-at-risk-2

https://www.wfp.org/emergencies/lebanon

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/19/does-israels-yellow-line-violate-the-lebanon-ceasefire

🚨On 21 April 2026, the European Union failed to suspend the EU–Israel Association Agreement, despite sustained calls fro...
04/05/2026

🚨On 21 April 2026, the European Union failed to suspend the EU–Israel Association Agreement, despite sustained calls from international bodies, civil society organisations, and human rights actors.

The EU–Israel Association Agreement, in force since 2000, is the legal framework governing political dialogue, trade, and cooperation between the European Union and Israel.

DCI joins over 185 organisations in calling for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

📄 Read the full letter on our website: https://bit.ly/3OW0fPi

Learn more about Mr. Abdul Manaff Kemokai, Executive Director of DCI-Sierra Leone and candidate for the UN Committee on ...
30/04/2026

Learn more about Mr. Abdul Manaff Kemokai, Executive Director of DCI-Sierra Leone and candidate for the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.

On 23 June 2026, States Parties will meet in New York to elect nine members to the Committee—an expert body that monitors how children’s rights are implemented worldwide.

With over 20 years of experience advancing child rights, Mr. Kemokai brings essential leadership at a critical time.

Read more about Mr. Kemokai's experience here:https://defenceforchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Abdul-Manaff-Kemokai-UN-CRC-Candidate-Profile.pdf

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1, Rue De Varembé
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CH-1211

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