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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."
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
Terre des Hommes staff hold up signs

Enrollment now – promises kept!

With a protest in front of the Bundestag Terre des Hommes made it clear: People with promises of admission to Germany must not be left behind.

Enrollment now – promises kept!
A girl wearing a black headscarf speaks to a woman with her head turned away. The brochure is from "Arrived but not safe"

New report »Arrived, but not safe?«

Refugee children are increasingly experiencing severe violence – before, during, and after their flight. Terre des Hommes has published a report on this.

New report »Arrived, but not safe?«
Action Day 2025

Action Day 2025: Safe routes – refuge for children!

Nearly 50 million children worldwide are refugees. On Children's Rights Day, November 20th, we are sending a clear message with our day of action.  

Action Day 2025: Safe routes – refuge for children!
Young and older men in a group photo

Germany - a developing country?!

The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development is coming to Germany. Our statement.

Germany - a developing country?!
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 painted picture of a boy sitting on the ground

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!
Two people are sitting at a table with microphones during a conference

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
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

Myanmar: Everything for the children

A report by the Frankfurter Rundschau sheds light on the Terre des Hommes project work in Myanmar and on the Thai border.

Everything for the children
Children with red backpacks walk along a dusty path in a rural area on their way to school.

Anniversary of the takeover: Don't forget Afghanistan!

Four years after the Taliban seized power, the humanitarian and human rights situation in Afghanistan is catastrophic.

Anniversary of the takeover: Don't forget Afghanistan!
The flyer from Pro Asyl

Solidarity with pro asylum

The human rights organization Pro Asyl is currently facing a smear campaign. We condemn these attacks in the strongest possible terms.

Solidarity with pro asylum
A gingerbread heart with the inscription "A heart for families"

"A Heart for Families" campaign - Gingerbread for members of parliament

The German government plans to suspend family reunification. We oppose this! Join our campaign "A Heart for Families".

"A Heart for Families" campaign - Gingerbread for members of parliament
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"We need an offensive for children's rights!"

At the start of the new federal government: In development, migration and economic policy, aid and protection for children must be a priority!

"We need an offensive for children's rights!"
A laughing girl with a black headscarf

Trapped between the borders

The then sixteen-year-old refugee from Somalia recounts her dangerous escape to Europe in an interview.

Trapped between the borders
Graphic of an eagle with the text "GERMAN BUNDESTAG" next to it

Regarding the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD: Children's rights are in danger

Joshua Hofert, spokesperson for the board of the children's rights organization Terre des Hommes , comments on the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and the SPD.

Regarding the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD: Children's rights are in danger
Two children and an adult are sitting on a tree trunk in the forest

Terre des Hommes on the suspension of asylum law in Poland

Terre des Hommes strongly criticizes the signing of the law on the temporary suspension of the right to asylum in Poland.

Terre des Hommes on the suspension of asylum law in Poland