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terre des hommes Germany

terre des hommes Deutschland (Germany), a registered not-for-profit association, was founded in 1967 by dedicated members of the public to help children seriously injured during the Vietnam War...

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Child Rights

On November 20, 1989 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). With the exception of the United States all countries of the world have ratified...

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Vision and mission

Vision: A world in which survival is guaranteed for all children, no child is exploited any more, all children have educational and development opportunities, economic and social justice and peace prevail and conflicts are solved without recourse to violence. terre des hommes Germany defines itself as a citizens' action group and seeks people in the global South and North ready to join it in working towards this vision.

Mission: We supportand create partnerships with local organisations inprogrammes that raise awareness and address thecauses of poverty and injustice affecting children and youth in Southern Africa by advocating for their rights; health, peace, protection, education and environmentally friendly, safe spaces in which young people can thrive and participate in a world where their voices are heard.

Annual report

Programmes, governance, achievements and plans for the future - to learn more about the work of terre des hommes Germany globally, download our latest Annual Report

Destination Unknown

Protecting Children on the Move is an international campaign to protect children in the context of migration, led by Terre des Hommes International Federation and implemented by campaign members. Projects in support of children on the move as well as advocacy initiatives are also realised through terre des hommes in Southern Africa. For more information: http://destination-unknown.org

International Women’s Day 2022: Break the Bias

Tdh Germany, its implementing partners and the youth network have joined the international call to action on Social Media #BreakTheBias, in celebration of International Women’s Day 2022. Tdh staff, children and youth, call for a gender equal world, free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination in their own words. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.

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Melisa Mutero

17 | Seke Rural | Zimbabwe
”In child marriages affects girls much more than it affects boys. How: girls who are married young are less likely to receive a complete education. How to break: massive awareness campaigns to stand up for girls rights.”

Mitchel Chimbga

20 | Gweru | Zimbabwe
”In many regions of the world a woman's strength is still measured by the number of hardships that she tolerates in the marriage. My mother was a strong woman is still said in regards to how much GBV she took and stayed. l would like to break that gender bias. A woman's strength is her ability to walk away from the things that water her spiritual, emotional and physical growth. It is in her ability to be happy”

Nyasha Matewu

20 | Alaska Chinhoyi | Zimbabwe
”Changing the rule in our homes where by our fathers makes decisions for us girls and young women.”

Wayne Mlotshwa

21 | Alaska Chinhoyi | Zimbabwe
”Limited opportunities in decision making affect our rights.”

Siphethile Moyo

22 | Bulawayo | Zimbabwe
”Being a woman doesn't mean that l can't run a business or do things on my own.”

Asiyolise Zusani

16 | Gqeberha | South Africa
"I call out for girls’ voices to be heard."

Ashley Takundamunashe Taingwa

20 | Harare | Zimbabwe
"I’d like to break inequality towards the issue of chieftainship and limited participation of women in leadership posts."

Ababalwe Hani

15 | Gqeberha | South Africa
"I call out to end sexual violence and rape culture."

Dalila Daia

Country Coordinator | Mozambique
"To eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation. One in 3 women worldwide has experienced physical or sexual violence. Most often, this violence is committed by an intimate partner."

Terry Platjes

20 | Reiger Park | South Africa
"I call out to end female Genital mutilation."

Lilitha Dlepu

17 | Gqeberha | South Africa
"I call out to men speaking up about gender-inequality."

Amyoli Bhabhana

13 | Gqeberha | South Africa
"I call out to end Gender-Based Violence."

Fatima Dominique Sammerang

20 | Reiger Park | South Africa
"I call out to end forced abortions and forced sterilization."

Kudzai Tseriwa

Project Coordinator | Zimbabwe
"Womens contribution is immensely important in building for development, we must give them space and stop discrimination."

Leonor Quinto

Regional Coordinator | South Africa
"Women around the world have to prove harder to become leaders and many are still paid less than their male counterparts. Stop Bias."

Zusive Mbithela

16 | Gqeberha | South Africa
"I call out for free reproductive healthcare for girls and women."

Khungawo Pokwana

18 | Gqeberha | South Africa
"I call out for equal access to job opportunities for women and young mothers in particular."

Christabel C Mhiribidi

23 | Gweru | Zimbabwe
"Gender inequality is an unacceptable ill. I say no to cultural norms that deprive the girl child.

Cathy Rutivi

Regional Operations &Programmes Manager | South Africa
“Remunerate female athletes equally in sports and stop bullying them with sexist comments especially from men who think they are not strong enough or talented like them.“

Fungai Dewere

Country Coordinator | Zambia & Zimbabwe
"Men must take the lead in the fight against GBV. Its time to break the bias."

Sitha Nkomo

Project Coordinator | Zimbabwe
"Inequality in Sexual reproductive health services provision for disabled and key populations women needs to end!!!"

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International Women’s Day 2022: Break the Bias

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