A Syrian girl shows her technique to the camera as she takes part in a karate class in Jordan's Azraq refugee camp

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We protect girls and boys against child abuse, exploitation and violence

The need to keep children safe

Our approach to ending violence against children protects them today and empowers them for tomorrow. We do this by equipping children, families, faith leaders, schools and various levels of government, with the tools to address the root causes of violence against children.

We speak out on issues like child marriage, child soldiers, child labour, violence and abuse, raising awareness, influencing laws and amplifying children's voices. With your support, we work in the most dangerous places, with communities and local and national government at all levels, empowering communities to build a safety net of loving and caring people to protect children and young people, prevent harm, and ensure that those who are harmed receive the help they need to recover.

The fight for child safety faces great challenges:

How we secure children's safety

We speak out on issues like child marriage, child labour, child soldiers and FGM.

47% of our work is in places where development is very low, so children are potentially most in need of protection.

Protect children today, empower them for tomorrow

You can support our child protection work in the world’s most dangerous places.

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Send girls like Nila to school, not down the aisle

You can help us to safeguard children against abuse and neglect, reduce their risk of harm and support children to have a brighter future.

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How we protect children

We believe a world without violence against children is possible

With your support, we can be powerful advocates for girls' and boys' welfare. Together, we can amplify and harness the voices of children to hold authorities to account and campaign for change. Sign up to emails for news from around the world, urgent requests to call for change, and other ways you can care for children.

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