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Organisation aims and activities: BICE intervenes on behalf of the dignity and best interests of the child.

Further details: BICE promotes the rights and responsibilities of the child regardless of person, family, culture, community or religion. Combining research, advocacy, commitment on the ground and preventative actions, BICE starts projects aimed at protectiong the child from sexual abuse and exploitation, exploitation at work, The child living on the streets, in prison or in a war situation, as well as disabled children in more than 35 countries. BICE has consultative status with UNICEF, ECOSOC, the European Council and UNESCO.

Operational level: Community-based

Works with age groups : Children 0 - 18

Organisation type: NGO - non governmental organisation

Organisation mandate: Lobby governments and the United Nations, Provide training or education on child rights, Research child rights, Undertake legal casework on behalf of children, Work directly with children, Work in partnership with organisations

Areas of expertise: Armed conflict, Child participation, Children with disabilities, Children working and living on the street, Economic rights, Education and cultural rights, Health and welfare, Justice, Sexual exploitation and abuse

Countries in which this organisation works: Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Ecuador, France, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, India, Ireland, Italy, Liberia, Luxembourg, Mali, Nepal, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Russian Federation, Senegal, Spain, Sri Lanka, Togo, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela

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Last updated 03/01/2003 09:44:12

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International Catholic Child Bureau - Switzerland (BICE)