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ICDI is a dynamic organization in a dynamic world. Constantly there are new developments, new projects, new initiatives for and by children and youth growing up in difficult circumstances.

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Interlandelijke adoptie idealiter terug naar nul, zegt minister

March 30, 2023

Tijdens het commissiedebat dat afgelopen week in de Tweede Kamer plaatsvond, zei minister voor Rechtsbescherming Franc Weerwind het aantal interlandelijke adopties ‘idealiter terug te willen brengen naar nul’. Ook hield hij, ondan...

Joint Statement on the Forcible Transfer, Deportation, and Adoption of Children from Ukraine by Russia

March 16, 2023

The forcible transfer, deportation and adoption of children from Ukraine, resulting in permanently separating children from their families, communities and culture, is a clear violation of their human rights and of international h...

Global Joint Statement on Supporting Children and Their Families During the Ongoing Crises in Syria and Türkiye

March 8, 2023

ICDI has signed the Global Joint Statement on Supporting Children and Their Families During the Ongoing Crises in Syria and Türkiye promoted by the Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN). Together with more than 3...

A new resource to bring play and inclusion to refugees living in remote communities

February 9, 2023

Do you want to bring the joy of play and learning to children and caregivers living in remote and underserved communities? Check out ICDI’s new publication “Mobile Play Hub Operating Guidelines”.This Toolkit is intended for organi...