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Bridging Policy and Practice for Street Children's Rights

Join Louise Meincke in an expert consultation on promoting and protecting the rights of street children. Learn about the complexities such as illiteracy, drug use, and economic challenges faced by NGOs in Kenya, India, Ecuador, Italy, Morocco, and Ethiopia/Uganda. Explore methods like maps, role-playing, and group discussions to engage street-connected children aged under 10 to 18+ in the process willingly.

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Bridging Policy and Practice for Street Children's Rights

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  1. Voices from the street Louise Meincke Expert Consultation on promoting and protecting the rights of children working and/or living on the street: Bridging the gaps between policy and practice

  2. Complexities include: • High levels of illiteracy and distrust • The use of drugs affects concentration levels • The need to make a living affects availability

  3. Participating NGOs • Action for Children in Conflict (Kenya) • Chetna and Hope for Children (India) • Juconi Ecuador • Maestri de Strada (Italy) • Moroccan Children’s Trust • Retrak (Ethiopia and Uganda)

  4. Who? • Street-connected children • Regular contact with NGOs • Girls and boys • Opting into process willingly • Age range: under 10, between 10-14, 14-18, 18+

  5. Methods • Maps, drawings, diagrams • Role playing, drama and song • Group discussions • Photography and video

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