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Germany: Hot summers make people sick, but children are ignored

Our study shows that the perspective of children is being neglected far too much in Germany's adaptation to climate change.

Hot summers make people sick, but children are ignored
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Football for fair play

A football match where fair play counts just as much as scoring goals? That's what the Kickfair project in Saxony offers. Learn more about the project…

Football for fair play

Germany: Human dignity on sale?

“Savings” cost human lives: Terre des Hommes protests in front of the Chancellery against cuts in funding for development and humanitarian aid.

Human dignity on sale?
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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
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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!"
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Trapped between borders

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

Trapped between borders
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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
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Children's rights organizations are calling for a commitment to development cooperation

Berlin, March 13, 2025 – On the occasion of the coalition negotiations between the CDU/CSU and SPD beginning today, the five largest parties are calling for…

Children's rights organizations are calling for a commitment to development cooperation

Democracy is indispensable for upholding children's rights

“Together for Democracy” – Demonstration in Berlin, February 10, 2025 – The children's rights organization Terre des Hommes joins the alliance…

Democracy is indispensable for upholding children's rights