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In this episode of “Crossing Continents” from BBC Radio 4, Ed Butler reports on a cycle of abuse in the orphanages of Bali, Indonesia. According to the radio episode, there are about seventy orphanages on the Indonesian island of Bali, housing thousands of children. Many of these children have been recruited from poor families, on the promise of decent food, education, and healthcare. However, in many instances, these orphanages are turned into money-making operations and the children are not provided with the services promised. Instead, orphanage owners may abuse and exploit the children,…
“ All credible organizations recognize and agree that new adoption cases, including new referrals, are not appropriate in a time of crisis or national emergency. Initiating new adoptions at this time could open the door to corruption and abuse of children. Every effort must be made to identify and find family members for children who are separated or displaced as a result of the earthquake.
Joint Council understands the natural tendency to offer a loving family for children who may be newly orphaned, however we urge all adoption service providers and potential adoptive families to refrain…
Graff's article asserts that westerns have been sold the myth of a world orphan crisis. We are told that millions of children are waiting for their “forever families” to rescue them from lives of abandonment and abuse. But many of the infants and toddlers being adopted by Western parents today are not orphans at all. Yes, hundreds of thousands of children around the world do need loving homes. But more often than not, the neediest children are sick, disabled, traumatized, or older than 5. They are not the healthy babies that, quite understandably, most Westerners hope to adopt. There are…
In recent months, US Embassy Hanoi and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Ho Chi Minh City have seen an increase in the number of irregularities appearing in orphan petitions and visa applications in Vietnam. This has resulted in a similar increase in the issuance of Notices of Intent to Deny.
The ongoing number of irregularities that we are currently seeing strongly indicates that the adoption process in Vietnam still lacks sufficient oversight and regulation. Specifically there is insufficient control of the so-called child finders and an inadequate…
The second in a series of webinars for anyone looking to make a positive impact by delivering or advocating for child care reform in Asia.
About this Event
Hope and Homes for Children presents ‘Institutionalised Children in Asia: Covid-19 and Beyond’; a new series of free webinars focusing on care reform within Asia. Designed for practitioners, policy makers, donors or children and adults affected by institutional care, these webinars will explore how we can make a hugely positive impact in the region for children without, or at risk of…
The 4th Regional Parenting Conference is taking place from the 23rd to the 28th October, 2017 Mangochi, Malawi. The conference will bring together CSOS, governments, academia and experts to discuss research, policy and practices around the theme “Embracing technology for the safety of children in care settings”. The objective of the forum is to accelerate efforts by various governments, regional bodies and practioners in Ending Online Violence against children in Africa.
Conference Objectives:
- Promote learning and sharing among…
Summary
Research shows that sharing and listening to stories can improve individual health, educate and mobilize communities, and inspire people to take action for change. Since 1999, StoryCenter’s Silence Speaks initiative has been exploring how first-person storytelling and participatory media practices can support health and human rights efforts around the world.
In this webinar, Silence Speaks co-founder Amy Hill will discuss the theoretical underpinnings, methods…
The Center for the Human Rights of Children & The Gannon Center for Women and Leadership Present War Wounds: The Role of International Justice in Rebuilding the Rule of Law. This event will be held on Friday, February 3, 2017 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM in the Power Rogers & Smith Ceremonial Courtroom.
The featured speaker, Kathryn Blkovac is a published author on human trafficking, ethics, and anti-corruption issues. She consults on whistleblower protection and codes of conduct, and advocates for legislative policy and reforms for government accountability. In 2015,…