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Child Safeguarding

Austria’s ombudsperson system and how it enhances child protection

June 8 2021 - Setting up an ombudsperson system that represents the rights of children, young people and others affected by abuse is one of the pillars of SOS Children’s Villages’ action plan to improve safeguarding.

Statement

SOS Children’s Villages responds to failures in safeguarding and governance

May 6 2021 - SOS Children’s Villages has announced rapid improvements in safeguarding and governance measures following its International Senate meeting of 29 April 2021.

Youth participation

Young people share challenges and ideas with UN and government representatives

April 28 2021 - A group of 28 young people from SOS Children’s Villages programmes around the world took part in the annual United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum in early April. Their participation in the debates with UN and government representatives gave visibility