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Organisation aims and activities: The National Children's Bureau
exists to identify and promote the
interests of children and young
people in the UK and aims to
increase their status in a diverse
society.

Further details: It seeks to improve the co-ordination of services for children and to ensure these services are child-centered. It works with policy makers and professionals in all sectors to disseminate knowledge and share good practice. Primary areas of work: The Bureau focuses on issues including residential care, early childhood development, disability, sex education, child protection and family support, children in care, parenthood, and juvenile justice. The Bureau is a national non- governmental organisation.

Operational level: National

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, Work in partnership with organisations, Work with media and press

Areas of expertise: Children and the media, Children living with HIV/AIDS, Children with disabilities, Education and cultural rights, Family and alternative care, Gender and girls, Health and welfare, Justice, Reporting to and monitoring the CRC

Countries in which this organisation works: United Kingdom

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Last updated 21/04/2009 06:07:23

CRIN does not accredit or validate any of the organisations listed in our directory. The views and activities of the listed organisations do not necessarily reflect the views or activities of CRIN's coordination team.