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Organisation aims and activities: Defence for Children International is
an independent international non-
governmental organisation
established in 1979 devoted to the
promotion of the rights of the child.
It's main activities include: child
labour, child participation, violence
against children, chil commerce &
sexual commercial exploitation,
juvenile justice, migrants, education,
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Operational level: International

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, 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, Emergency relief, Environment and habitat, Family and alternative care, Gender and girls, Health and welfare, Individual cases of violations, Justice, Minority or indigenous children, Refugee and unaccompanied children, Reporting to and monitoring the CRC, Sexual exploitation and abuse

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Defence for Children International (DCI/DEI/DNI)