CRIN - Child Rights Information Network - Organisations - Youth Partnership for Peace and Development

Organisation aims and activities: The Youth Partnership for Development Sierra Leone (YPPD) is a non-governmental and non-profit making youth-led organization that was founded on the 12th August (International Youth Day) 2005.

Further details: We have a vision whereby young people can maximize their participation in development and democracy; shaping the present and future for their communities and societies. Thereby advocating for the rights and dignity of our fellow young people that are marginalized and voiceless.

Operational level: National

Organisation type: NGO - non governmental organisation

Organisation mandate: Research child rights, Undertake legal casework on behalf of children, Work directly with children, Work in partnership with organisations, Work with media and press

Areas of expertise: Armed conflict, Child participation, Children and the media, Children living with HIV/AIDS, Children with disabilities, Children working and living on the street, Economic rights, Education and cultural rights, Environment and habitat, Family and alternative care, Gender and girls, Health and welfare, Implementation, Justice, Refugee and unaccompanied children, Reporting to and monitoring the CRC, Sexual exploitation and abuse, Violence

Countries in which this organisation works: Sierra Leone

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