Isolation and Rootlessness

Orphans

It is estimated that there are around 147 million orphans in the world. While this is a documented statistic, there lies a general fear that the actual number could be even higher.

Displaced children

Every year, millions of children are forced to flee their homes to find refuge in unfamiliar territories as a result of conflict, desperation, impending danger and climate change, among other factors.

Disappeared children

Whether children choose to leave their home without permission, are taken by one of their parents without the other’s consent, or are forcibly abducted by others, these events present significant difficulties in terms of prevention and intervention.

Stateless and invisible children

The first condition in which stateless children find themselves is that of invisibility. Around 237 million of children under the age of 5 worldwide currently do not have a birth certificate and are at risk of statelessness.

Family and children’s rights

All children have the right to grow up in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding. Nevertheless, this is not always the case. Challenges linked to violence, poverty and educational limits represent a threat to child development.