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A man and a woman stand on a riverbank and perform an Andean ritual

Peru: Willkamayu River recognized as a legal entity

A milestone for the Cusco region: The provincial council has recognized the Willkamayu as a legal entity. The river thus becomes a bearer of its own rights.

Peru: Willkamayu River recognized as a legal entity

Germany: "No child is born racist."

About strong girls and the project »United Actions – Women and Girls«: Statement by the project founder Fatuma Musa Afrah on the International Day Against Racism 2026.

"No child is born racist."
A girl is carrying a small child. Tents and other people can be seen in the background

10 years of the EU-Türkiye agreement

Turkey is not safe for refugee children. This is the conclusion reached by Terre des Hommes in a recent analysis.

10 years of the EU-Türkiye agreement

War in the Middle East: Grief and aid

Following a fatal attack, our Lebanese partner organization FEMALE is mourning the loss of its employee Ghadir Dandash.

War in the Middle East: Grief and aid

South Sudan: Humanitarian aid in danger

Attack on the Makpandu refugee camp: Interview with project manager Matebie Fentie about displacements, traumatized children and the aid provided on site.

South Sudan: Humanitarian aid in danger

Minors in the German Armed Forces: Letter to Pistorius

In an open letter, we call on Defense Minister Boris Pistorius to stop the recruitment of minors into the German Armed Forces.

Minors in the German Armed Forces: Letter to Pistorius
Refugee children in Germany run around laughing outdoors and enjoy their free time.

Terre des Hommes warns of child rights violations

The adaptation laws for the CEAS reform put fundamental rights of refugee children at risk.

Terre des Hommes warns of child rights violations
Five girls and a woman stand in a forest, smiling and hugging each other

Children suffer from constant bomb terror

Four years after the start of the large-scale expansion of the Russian war of aggression, people continue to live with destruction, fear and death.

Children suffer from constant bomb terror
A group of people with signs and a giant teddy bear are standing in front of the Brandenburg Gate

CEAS asylum law reform: Questions and answers

The German Bundestag will soon decide on the implementation of the CEAS reform in Germany. We answer the most important questions.  

CEAS asylum law reform: Questions and answers

Red Hand Day 2026

February 12th is Red Hand Day, the day against the abuse of child soldiers. Numerous events took place again this year.

Red Hand Day 2026

Former child soldier: "Don't leave these children alone!"

On Red Hand Day: The Child Soldiers Alliance calls for asylum for children from war zones and a reversal of the massive cuts to humanitarian aid.

Former child soldier: "Don't leave these children alone!"

Children's rights – what exactly are they?

Get an overview on our new topic page, in our brochure or in the information leaflet.

Children's rights – what exactly are they?

"We want to make children audible and visible."

A newspaper article including a video about the exhibition project "Children's Rights Worldwide" by the Terre des Hommes group Düsseldorf/Neuss

"We want to make children audible and visible."
Photo: Joint play activity by Terre des Hommes partner organization »KnHRG«, which specializes in emergency and trauma aid in the camps of displaced persons.

Myanmar: The reign of terror of the military junta must finally end

On the fifth anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar, Terre des Hommes calls for children not to be abandoned in the horrors of the civil war.

Myanmar: The reign of terror of the military junta must finally end
Photo: Joint play activity by Terre des Hommes partner organization »KnHRG«, which specializes in emergency and trauma aid in the camps of displaced persons.

Myanmar: "I want there to be no more war."

The civil war in Myanmar has now lasted five years – half their childhood: Two children report on their lives as refugees.

"I want there to be no more war."
Children in a refugee camp for flood victims

Floods: Situation in Mozambique

Flavio Liberato from our partner organization Wona Sanana in Mozambique describes the current situation.

Floods: Situation in Mozambique
Mozambique: A girl studies at school.

Early childhood education in Mozambique

Terre des Hommes supports more than 200 educational projects. To mark International Education Day on January 24th, we are presenting one of them.

Early childhood education in Mozambique
Members of the Vollplaybacktheater present a check to Terre des Hommes

Full playback theatre donates to Terre des Hommes

The Vollplaybacktheater supports Terre des Hommes projects against exploitative child labor with a check for 6,541 euros.

Full playback theatre donates to Terre des Hommes
Three Terre des Hommes staff members with a sign in the foreground, other people in the background

Terre des Hommes on the reform of development cooperation

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development has presented a reform strategy. We are assessing the opportunities and risks for children and young people worldwide.

Terre des Hommes on the reform of development cooperation
Two Indian girls are sitting on the floor with schoolbooks. One of them looks at the viewer and smiles.

50 years Terre des Hommes in India

For 50 years, we have been working with heart and passion for the rights of children in India – a great reason to celebrate!

50 years Terre des Hommes in India