Child Protection

Child Protection

To support child victims of abuse and violence, we advocate for better integration of policies and strategies into the existing legal framework & strengthen the child protection system, provide training for professionals and support local child protection organisations through small grants. Affected children have access to psychosocial services, counseling and recreational activities.

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News

Young people in Bicaj, Kukes Municipality, already have a hub dedicated to creativity, learning, and social interaction.  The youth group successfully completed the initiative they had identified during their journey using the "You Create" methodology, leading to a significant change for their…
Following the journey through the "You Create" methodology, our young people take another step towards concretely addressing one of the most sensitive issues in the community where they live: gender equality! In the premises of the "Atelie" youth center, the findings identified by young people…
During the journey conducted with the "You Create" methodology, our young people who receive services at the Multifunctional Community Center in Bulqiza identified the need to have a more positive impact on the environment and the community.  The creativity of these talented girls and boys was…
From creative projects to informative sessions, our children and young people in the cities of Shkodra and Bulqiza are dedicated to spreading messages about gender equality and the positive impact that every girl and woman has in their community on International Women's Day. At Community Center No…
The youth group has recently launched an initiative called the "You Create" journey to raise awareness about one of the primary challenges facing their community. They discussed the issue of young people engaging in risky behavior and developing different addictions, which can put them at risk of…
On the International Day for Safe Internet, the youth of Tdh in Dibër participated in the project "Youth Voice for Justice and Rights" with the support of the Austrian Development Agency and ADC in Albania. Furthermore, the young people who benefit from the services at the Multifunctional Community…

Publications

This manual is intended to serve as a working document and provide, in a concise manner and in accordance with the relevant legal framework in force, the procedures that must be followed by the Child Protection Officer (CPO) also as part of the Cross-sectoral Technical Group (GTN) for the…
Unaccompanied or separated children are particularly vulnerable and the challenges they face require special responses. It is difficult to obtain accurate global figures regarding the number of children travelling independently, but their number is increasing. This document is written for all…
In this framework, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection aims to strengthen the prevention and response to sexual violence against children, by modeling integrated and multidisciplinary one-stop shop services for children sustaining sexual violence and other types of severe violence, as well…
The focus of this research study is on the child protection measures for children below the age of criminal responsibility who conflict with the law in Albania. The focus of this research study is on the child  protection measures for children below the age of criminal responsibility who are in…
Terre des hommes organization in Albania, during the period March-April 2020 undertook the assessment of the situation on the impact of pandemics and quarantine on families in need in Albania. This assessment sheds light on the new realities created by the COVID-19 virus and highlights how the…
Terre des hommes Albania has prepared this publication to capture and promote models of work and best practices identified during the implementation of the “Emergency and recovery support for vulnerable children and families affected by COVID-19 pandemic situation in Albania” project useful to…