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Growing up in Europe: The Story of a Guardian

As part of the CO.A.ST – My Coming of Age Story project, this article explores the French guardianship system for unaccompanied foreign minors through the…...

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Marking Two Years of Impact: How Suzir’ya Is Strengthening Protection for Children and Young People Displaced from Ukraine

For two years, Project Suzir’ya has strengthened protection systems for children displaced from Ukraine, including unaccompanied and separated children across Europe. Through cross-border partnerships, capacity…...

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Group of KIND staff and partners in front of a projector that shows a child climbing up a ladder to paint the Ukrainian flag.

Journeys to Safety: Pathways for Protecting Children from Ukraine

As millions of children displaced by the war in Ukraine navigate life across Europe, their safety depends on systems that work beyond national borders. In…...

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Empowering Children and Youth displaced from Ukraine in Poland through Know Your Rights Sessions

Since 2022, Kids In Need of Defense has worked in Poland alongside local partners to provide legal and psychosocial support to unaccompanied and separated children…...

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Holiday Community Events Bring Joy and Belonging to Immigrant Children and Families

As the year came to a close, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) offices across the country hosted holiday gatherings for immigrant children, youth, and…...

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The Critical Role of Guardians in Guiding Unaccompanied and Separated Children into Adulthood: Insights from the European Guardianship Network

As unaccompanied and separated children in Europe approach adulthood, guardians play a vital role in protecting their rights, stability, and wellbeing. Through insights from the…...

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Growing in Europe: Amir's Story in Poland

Amir’s journey from an unaccompanied child to a young adult in Poland shows how essential guardianship is during the transition to adulthood. His story is…...

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Growing Up in Europe: James’s Story in Greece

James is a young man from Egypt who arrived in Greece alone as a child. His story is part of My Coming of Age Story…...

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Migrant children from Guatemala crossed the river with their parents to reach the United States in Jerez city, Chihuahua, Mexico, on 19 December 2018

Preventing Gender-Based Violence Against Girls on the Move in Central America

KIND and partner organizations in Guatemala and Honduras—including Asociación Pop No’j, ECAP, Colectivo Vida Digna, CASM, and Casa Alianza Honduras—are strengthening community responses to gender-based…...

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