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Children sorting the mica mineral, Madagascar

The drama surrounding the European supply chain law

The struggle over the supply chain law has far-reaching consequences for children in international supply chains. Join our call-in campaign.

The drama surrounding the European supply chain law
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No decisions at the expense of future generations!

Children's rights organizations in Germany are calling on the federal government to advocate for children at the 30th World Climate Conference in Brazil.

No decisions at the expense of future generations!
Two people are standing on a football field in front of a large Terre des Hommes display board with the inscription "strong children - just world"

Partnership with VfL Osnabrück enters its fifth year

Third division football club VfL Osnabrück has been working together with Terre des Hommes for children's rights for five years.

Partnership with VfL Osnabrück enters its fifth year
Four men stand in front of large solar panels

Gaza: Solar wells provide drinking water

Our new project in Gaza provides many families with clean water, thus ensuring their survival.

Gaza: Solar wells provide drinking water
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From flood relief to startup

Women provided aid when southern Brazil was hit by a devastating flood in May 2024. This led to the development of successful economic projects.

From flood relief to startup
A girl carries a water canister to a tent amidst the rubble

ceasefire and humanitarian aid

After two years of war, there is finally hope for children in Gaza. But the humanitarian situation remains catastrophic and the road to peace is long.

ceasefire and humanitarian aid
People are holding up signs with demands; next to them is a man dressed as Friedrich Merz with a chainsaw

210,000 signatures handed over

Together we are sending a clear message: More than 210,000 people have signed our petition for a strong supply chain law.

210,000 signatures handed over
An oversized teddy bear sits in front of the Brandenburg Gate in a prison made of construction fences

Protest against CEAS reform

Terre des Hommes and ProAsyl are protesting against the reform of the Common European Asylum System with a larger-than-life teddy bear.

Protest against CEAS reform
A crowd at a demonstration

Berlin: All Eyes on Gaza

On September 27th, a rally and a concert for Gaza took place in Berlin. Our demand: End the aid blockade, ceasefire now!

Berlin: All Eyes on Gaza
Two people stand in the floodwaters, the cover of the World Risk Report

World Risk Report 2025

This year's World Risk Report 2025 focuses on the topic of floods, which are among the most frequent and devastating natural disasters.

World Risk Report 2025
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Children from Afghanistan need our protection!

On World Children's Day, September 20th Terre des Hommes draws attention to the dangers faced by children in Afghanistan.

Children from Afghanistan need our protection!
Employees of various organizations stand in a semicircle in front of a member of parliament and hand over a petition

For a just peace in Gaza

End the aid blockade, stop arms exports – the German government must take decisive action to protect the civilian population in Gaza.

For a just peace in Gaza
People are protesting with signs in front of the Brandenburg Gate

Ban on anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions!

Organizations are calling for decisive action against the withdrawal of several states from humanitarian disarmament treaties.  

Ban on anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions!
Udo Hentrich

Udo Hentrich is the new Chairman of the Presidential Board

At their annual general assembly, the members of Terre des Hommes elected Udo Hentrich as the new chairman of the Presidential Board .

Udo Hentrich is the new Chairman of the Presidential Board
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Parliamentary breakfast on the CEAS

Terre des Hommes and other organizations had invited people to a "parliamentary breakfast." The topic: The Common European Asylum System…

Parliamentary breakfast on the CEAS
Icon: Two people holding a peace symbol

Nepal: Stop the violence against young demonstrators!

September 9, 2025 - In Nepal, young people are protesting for their right to freedom of expression and against the blocking of social media. The executive branch…

Nepal: Stop the violence against young demonstrators!
Children sorting the mica mineral, Madagascar

Germany: Profit is not more important than human rights

The German government plans to water down the supply chain law at breakneck speed. Terre des Hommes demands: The Bundestag must not approve it under any circumstances.

Profit is not above human rights
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Terre des Hommes warns of child rights violations

Terre des Hommes urgently calls for improvements to the Cabinet decision on the implementation of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS).

Terre des Hommes warns of child rights violations
A woman and a child in a room with bunk beds

“No place for children”: New report on the prospects of refugee children

The report “No Place for Children” documents the voices of children seeking protection as well as of professionals working on the accommodation of refugees.

“No place for children”: New report on the prospects of refugee children

Triathlon for children's rights

Swimming, cycling and running: More than 150 athletes took part in this year's Canal Cup in Hollage, Lower Saxony.

Triathlon for children's rights